FLORIDA CITY, FLA. (WSVN) - - Fire crews continue working to contain a brush fire in Florida City.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue arrived at the scene at 617 E. Palm Drive, Tuesday afternoon.

The fire ignited behind a dumpster in the area and burned through the dry brush that borders apartment complexes.

7Skyforce hovered over the scene where crews attempted to extinguish the flames.

Florida Forest Service was also at the scene to assist firefighters.

Officials said 19 acres have burned so far. As of Wednesday afternoon, crews have contained 75% of the fire.

No injuries were reported, and what started the fire is still under investigation.

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