UPDATE SUNDAY, JUNE 2 9:30AM
No structures were damaged following a 75-acre wildfire that burned dangerously close to homes and shut down part of I-75 Saturday night.
In a Facebook post, North Port Fire Rescue thanked residents for sharing food and water while firefighters worked to keep homes safe.
FOX 4 will be in the area later today to see how residents are doing.
ORIGINAL REPORTING
North Port Fire is battling a three alarm brush fire in the area of Sultan Ave and Lown St.
The fire is approximately 70 acres and 75% contained
The fire has has closed the northbound I-75 lanes. Vehicles are being diverted to the Toledo Blade exit on I-75.
North Port Fire has ordered an additional strike team to help with structure protection.
The fire is threatening homes nearby, and firefighters have begun evacuations as a precaution.
