CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – Crews are battling a three to five-acre brush fire in Floral City.
The fire broke out in a swamp area near Cod Drive, about a quarter to a half mile into the swamp, making it difficult for responding vehicles to access.
Forestry officials are expected to arrive at the scene shortly.
No further details were released.
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