Sparks Lake County Brush Fire County Road 474 has been closed, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office. The fire jumped from 15 acres to 100 acres in a matter of 30 minutes because of strong winds, according to sheriff's officials. They said that the fire continues to spread rapidly.
Officials say that the fire was started after a tractor-trailer crashed into a power line.
The downed line then sparked the blaze, according to a deputy. Fla. No houses or structures are in any immediate danger, according to officials. The area that is burning has been the scene of multiple brush fires in the past several weeks. Very dry conditions continue across Central Florida. All rights reserved.