Florida Forest Service officials responded to a wildfire which closed State Road 46 near at Seminole Ranch Conservation Area for hours Monday
afternoon. VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Florida Forest Service officials responded to a wildfire which closed State Road 46 near at Seminole Ranch Conservation Area for hours Monday afternoon. The “Expressway Fire” resulted in possible smoke impacting SR-46 in Volusia County, according to a tweet issued by Florida Forest Service. [TRENDING:
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was closed for hours. SR-46 has since reopened, according to fire officials. According to fire officials, the Expressway Fire’s was estimated at 15-plus acres near SR-46, resulting in the road closure, and has since been 95% contained at 19 acres. Troopers warned drivers about potential smoke in the area and cautioned that they may close the road if visibility becomes too poor. This is a developing story and will be updated with more information as we receive it. Copyright 2022 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. RELATED STORIESAbout the Author:Samantha DunneSamantha started at WKMG-TV in September 2020. Before joining the News 6 team, Samantha was a political reporter for The Villages Daily Sun and has had freelance work featured in the Evansville Courier-Press and The Community Paper. When not writing, she enjoys travelling and performing improv comedy.
Local News2 other homes damaged along SR-A1A near Starfish AvenueA beachside home was destroyed and two neighboring houses were damaged when a fire broke out Thursday in Volusia County, officials said. NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – A beachside home was destroyed and two neighboring houses were damaged when a fire broke out Thursday in Volusia County, officials said. The fire started at a home in the 7000 block of South Atlantic Avenue, just south of New Smyrna Beach. [TRENDING: Become a News 6 Insider] Volusia County Fire Rescue, along with crews from New Smyrna Beach and Edgewater, battled the two-alarm blaze, which apparently started in a home and spread to houses on either side, officials said. No one was injured. Fire destroys a home near New Smyrna Beach. Fire officials said the middle home, which was destroyed in the fire, was being remodeled. The home to the north was a “50% loss,” fire officials said. The home to the south sustained exterior and interior damage, according to officials. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Copyright 2022 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. RELATED STORIES
About the Author:Daniel DahmDaniel started with WKMG-TV in 2000 and became the digital content manager in 2009. When he's not working on ClickOrlando.com, Daniel likes to head to the beach or find a sporting event nearby. Active Wildfire DashboardThe Florida Forest Service (FFS) Active Wildfire Dashboard is an interactive map that provides an overview of the total current reported and active wildfires in Florida. View the Active Wildfire Dashboard in a new tab. Active Wildfire PointsFFS Active Wildfire Points is an interactive map that provides a list of the current reported and active wildfires in Florida. County Burn BansFFS County-Enacted Burn Ban Map: This map reflects the county-enacted burn bans as reported to the Florida Forest Service. Local burn bans are enacted by county governments. State burn bans are enacted by state government and cover larger areas. This page will publish any statewide or regional burn ban if and when it becomes necessary. Fire Danger Index
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Where is the fire in New Smyrna Beach?NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla.
– A beachside home was destroyed and two neighboring houses were damaged when a fire broke out Thursday in Volusia County, officials said. The fire started at a home in the 7000 block of South Atlantic Avenue, just south of New Smyrna Beach.
Is there a controlled burn in Volusia County?Volusia County Does Not Have a Burn Ban in Effect.
Why is there smoke in Daytona Beach?DAYTONA BEACH — Margaritaville's 30 burn piles of vegetative debris is the source of smoke in the air, according to Daytona Beach Fire Department spokeswoman Sasha Staton.
Is Bush a fire?A bushfire is an unplanned vegetation fire. It is a generic term that includes grass fires, forest fires and scrub fires. Bushfires are a natural, essential and complex part of the Australian environment and have been for thousands of years. Bushfires can significantly impact on lives, property and the environment.
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