Brush fire forces evacuations and road blocks in Flagler County, deputies say

Old Dixie Highway has been shut down between Interstate 95 and U.S. Highway 1 due to an active brush fire on Wednesday.

Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies are currently assisting with evacuations in the area of residences on both sides of Old Dixie Highway.

Residents between East Ave and Bayberry Village Rd as well as Old Dixie Hwy and Deer Hunter Rd, are being asked to evacuate at this time due to the fire’s progress.

A shelter is being opened at Fire Station 16 (3935 Old Dixie Hwy), near the Publix.

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Affected residents should receive notice via Reverse 911.

Flagler County Fire Rescue and FireFlight are actively supporting the Florida Forest Service to contain the blaze.

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According to the FFS, the fire has grown to 100 acres and is 40% contained as of 5:30 p.m.

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