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Jul 08, 2023

Orange Hammock fire caused by lightning, now 100% contained

SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Forest Service confirmed the Orange Hammock

SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Forest Service confirmed the Orange Hammock fire, which began burning Monday, May 15, was caused by a lightning strike.

As of 5:39 p.m. May 15, the fire is burning at 120 acres and is 100% contained.

The fire is burning in the Orange Hammock preserve in Sarasota County, about 10 miles north of Port Charlotte.