Pasco brush fire 60% contained as crews continue battling flames

HOLIDAY, Fla. - Fire rescue crews are working to put out a brush fire burning at a Pasco County park, according to fire rescue crews.

The Pasco County Fire Department says they sent crews to Key Vista Nature Park off of Baillies Bluff Road in Holiday Thursday afternoon.

Courtesy: Pasco County Fire Department.

What we know:

The park, as well as parts of the nearby Anclote Gulf Park, are closed until the crews can put out the fire.

As of 3:30 p.m., the fire is 60% contained, according to PCFR.

People are encouraged to stay away from the area until further notice.

Courtesy: Pasco County Fire Department.

PCFR says the Florida Forest Service, along with the Withlacoochee Forestry Center, are also on the scene.

What we don't know:

The cause of the brush fire has not been released.

More information will be provided when it becomes available.

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Courtesy: Pasco County Fire Department.

The Source: This story was written with information provided by the Pasco County Fire Department.

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