The fire quickly grew to about 1,600 acres overnight and was 50% contained as of 9 a.m. Friday morning, according to the Florida Forest Service active fire map.
put out a massive wildfire in a rural area west of BrycevilleThe fire quickly grew to about 1,600 acres overnight and was 50% contained as of 9 a.m. Friday morning, according to theIn a tweet Thursday, Nassau County Emergency Management said the fire, which is in a rural area near St. Marys River, started north of 119 and is moving west toward CR-121.
County Road 121 is closed but residents of the area will be allowed through by showing the officers proof of residency. The Red Cross is feeding the first responders on Friday so their food needs are taken care of but drinks like water and Gatorade are always appreciated, the Sheriff’s Office said. Donations can be delivered to Station 60 at 8291 US Highway 301.
The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department is also responding to the fire. Robert Chase with the Florida Forest Service said tractors are actively cutting fire breaks.
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