<p>A brush fire quickly grew to 50 acres</a> on Thursday, March 29, prompting the Florida Forest Service</a> to evacuate residents from at least 40 homes.</p><p>The wildfire started near Southeast Wake Road, with smoke visible from the turnpike, according to CBS 12.</a> Utility companies were on scene</a> in case the fire spread to power lines. The Forest Service also reported</a> some minor property damage. Credit: Florida Forest Service Public Information Officer for the Okeechobee District via Storyful</p><br />
