Largo Brush Fire Forces Road Closure

0:00Firefighters in Largo, Florida are battling a brush fire right off Omerton Road, forcing a temporary shutdown of some westbound lanes near. 83-21. Crews jumped on a quick to keep things from spreading. Largo Fire Rescue reports they're making good progress with a knockdown already underway and so far no buildings are threatened and nobody's hurt. Drivers in the area felt the pinch with that traffic backup, but officials kept it contained to avoid bigger headaches during rush hours. Teams are sticking around on scene to fully douse the flames and check for any hot spots that could flare up again. We'll hear more as details come in on the cause and full extent. So keep an eye on local updates while you're out there navigating those roads. This has been Tampa Bay News Today, powered by AI.