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Officials battling brush fire in area south of Kissimmee

By Jake Jordan, WFTV.com
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By Jake Jordan, WFTV.com

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Officials are attempting to contain a fire in an area south of Kissimmee near Lake Tohopekaliga at 1001 East Southport Road.

No official details have been released.

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SOUTHPORT BRUSH FIRE KISSIMMEE

You can track the status of the fire HERE.

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Jake Jordan

Jake Jordan, WFTV.com

Jake Jordan is a UCF Radio and Television alum on the WFTV Content Center Team. He hosts podcasts and live shows, and previously worked as a producer, reporter, and anchor on Orlando's Morning News with Scott Anez.

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