<p>Firefighters battled a large brush fire in St. Lucie County on Thursday, March 22, which closed roads the previous day. The fire stood at 80 acres as of Wednesday night, a news report said</a>.</p><p>Lightning ignited three fires in St. Lucie and Indian River counties on Wednesday, a news report said</a>. Interstate 95 wa included in the shutdown because of thick smoke. The roads were reopened by 1am Thursday. Several people also self-evacuated from their homes.</p><p>Officials expressed concerns</a> about the fires as humidity was expected to drop and winds were to pick up, which could cause the fire to spread further. Credit: Martin County Sheriff’s Office via Storyful</p><br />
