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Crews contain brush fire near Southern Fresh Farms in Fort Myers

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FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Fire crews contained a small brush fire near a Fort Myers farm Wednesday afternoon.

It happened near Southern Fresh Farms off Penzance Boulevard.

The fire grew to approximately 5 acres in a wooded area next to the farm. Crews were able to get it 100% contained by 1:30 p.m.

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Crews battle brush fire near Southern Fresh Farms in Fort Myers on May 29, 2019.

There were no damages caused by the fire.

A beehive was moved from the area as a precaution as the fire approached.

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Crews battle brush fire near Southern Fresh Farms in Fort Myers on May 29, 2019.