WESTON, FLA. (WSVN) - - A brush fire that sparked near a residential neighborhood in Weston and has burned more at least 200 acres is about 50% contained, officials said.

Units from Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue, Florida Forest Service and multiple agencies responded to the scene of the blaze east of U.S. 27, near mile markers 32 and 33, as well as the Savanna subsection, Thursday afternoon.

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Just before 9:45 p.m., officials said the fire had consumed about 200 acres, and firefighters are conducting a burn out in an attempt to contain the spread.

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Officials said the fire did not threaten any nearby structures but cautioned residents to stay indoors due to the smoke and debris.

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