Florida Turnpike Closed: 17 Miles of Roadway Closed in Clermont

October 30, 2013 Updated: July 18, 2015

The Florida Turnpike is closed in Clermont on Wednesday after a brush fire broke out.

Smoke from the fire is hindering visibility and prompted the closure, reported WFTV.

Both directions of the turnpike is closed as State Road 50.

17 miles of the turnpike is closed.

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