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Thursday, March 28, 2024

MCFR deploys Engine Company to help combat Bertha Swamp Road Fire in Florida Panhandle

Marion County Fire Rescue has deployed its Engine Company as part of a strike team to help combat the Bertha Swamp Road Fire in the Florida Panhandle.

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Marion County Fire Rescue deployed its Engine Company to the Florida Panhandle to help battle the massive wildfire (Photo courtesy of MCFR)

The 28,100-acre wildfire is approximately 10% contained, according to an update from the Florida Forest Service on Tuesday afternoon.

Gusty winds in the area have caused erratic fire behavior as the flames have been pushed through thick, dry, and dead trees and vegetation that were left behind from Hurricane Michael.

MCFR deploys Engine Company to help combat Bertha Swamp Road Fire in Florida Panhandle
As of Tuesday afternoon, the 28,100-acre Bertha Swamp Road Fire was approximately 10% contained (Photo courtesy of MCFR)

Numerous fire and emergency service departments have provided resources to help the Florida Forest Service wildland firefighters in their efforts to contain the wildfire.

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Marion County Fire Rescue joins other fire and emergency service departments who have provided resources to help combat the blaze (Photo courtesy of MCFR)

In a statement on its Facebook webpage, the Florida Forest Service said, “We are truly grateful for all partners and their support in this fight. We will not back down.”