Brush fire ignites in western Broward County

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — Crews responded to a brush fire that ignited in Broward County on Sunday.

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The flames were located to the northwest of the intersection of Okeechobee Road and Krome Avenue.

As of 2 p.m. Sunday, officials said the fire had burned around 80 acres.

Police in Pembroke Pines warned residents about smoke that was heading toward the Lake Holly area, near Pines Boulevard and US-27.

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Fire rescue crews were staging in the area as a precaution in case the fire approached and became a danger.

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