Orange County Fire: 1.5-acre brush fire spreading near North Hiawassee Road

ORLANDO, Fla. - Fire crews fought a brush fire that spread about two acres near an Orlando neighborhood. 

What we know:

Orange County Fire Rescue reported that a large outside field fire is burning approximately 1.5 acres near Crooked Lake in Orlando. The Ocoee Fire Department is also on the scene assisting.  

By 5 p.m., FOX 35's Baileigh Bockover reported that the fire had spread to around two acres, leaving some nearby residents in shock. 

The fire began Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 25. By Wednesday evening, the fire appeared to be moving toward the lake. 

The area, just west of North Hiawassee Road, is primarily surrounded by the lake. 

What we don't know:

It's not known what started the fire at this time. 

This story will be updated when more information is made available.