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Wind-Driven Brush Fire Burns Through Bratt Field
February 21, 2013
A wind-driven brush fire consumed several acres in Bratt this afternoon.
The fire burned through 5-10 acres in field between North Highway 99, Water Tank Road and Hall Road. Fueled by high winds, the fire was threatening several structures when the first firefighters arrived on scene, but it was quickly brought under control.
The cause of the blaze was not immediately known.
The Walnut Hill and Century stations of Escambia Fire Rescue and the Florida Forest Service responded to the fire, which was reported about 2:30 p.m.
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Pictured: A wind-driven brush fire burns through a field in Bratt Thursday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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One Response to “Wind-Driven Brush Fire Burns Through Bratt Field”
Good job guys! I saw it this afternoon, but thought it was just someone burning thier underbrush off.