Orange County brush fire in Pine Hills burns 2 acres, threatens nearby homes

Brush fire in Pine Hills burns 2 acres, threatens nearby homes

A brush fire scorched nearly two acres Monday in the Pine Hills area of Orange County, coming within hundreds of feet of nearby homes before crews brought it under control, authorities said.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Fire crews fought a brush fire that spread over about two acres near a Pine Hills neighborhood. 

What we know:

Orange County Fire Rescue reported that a large outside field fire burned roughly two acres near Crooked Lake in Orlando. The Ocoee Fire Department also assisted.  

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. 

The fire was fully contained by Wednesday evening.

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.