Dense vegetation fuels early morning brush fire in Martin County

Martin County Fire Rescue crews battled a slow-moving brush fire at around 4 a.m. Monday in the area of Southeast Federal Highway and Southeast Osprey Street in Stuart.

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The fire burned about a quarter of an acre, authorities said. Dense vegetation fueled the fire, causing it to burn longer and hotter, officials said.

Crews extinguished the flames and said drivers along Southeast Federal Highway may see light smoke in the area Monday morning…

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