Heavy smoke is billowing near homes in Port Richey as a brush fire burns in the area.
According to the Florida Fire Service, the fire started around 8 p.m. Wednesday in the area of Mercado Drive and Old Post Road off of U.S. 19. The cause of the blaze isn’t known at this time. Port Richey Fire Rescue crews have responded to combat the fire.
Just before 8 a.m. Thursday, fire officials said the fire is about 90 percent contained. Crews were able to do a “back burn” to control the fire because weather conditions were just right, the fire service said.
About 20 acres have burned, officials said.
No homes or buildings have been damaged but the smoke and affected area do butt up to the back of several homes. This is near the Avila Bay Townhomes, according to Google Maps.
Drivers in the area may see smoke during their commute.
10 Tampa Bay has a crew at the scene and will bring you the latest as we learn more information.
This is a developing news story.
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Source: wtsp
