3/23/17 @ 8:20 a.m. - During the night, the Florida Forestry Service had 7 tractors working to create dirt barriers around the vicinity of the fire in an attempt to contain it. At this point, the fire is 65% contained and approximately 400 acres in size. It is believed that 10-15 homes have been damaged and/or destroyed and assessment teams are currently verifying and collecting addresses of those properties.
Emergency personnel must insure that the fire is 100% contained and that all hot spots are completely out before they can allow residents to return home. Wind is a major concern today as embers can travel and ignite additional fires.
In addition to homes lost, Nassau County Fire/Rescue personnel have had two non-life threatening injuries while attempting to extinguish the fire. Please continue to pray for all home owners and emergency personnel. We will post updates throughout the day as information is received from Nassau County Emergency Management, however anyone needing immediate information can contact Emergency Management directly at (904) 548-0900.
-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office
Emergency personnel must insure that the fire is 100% contained and that all hot spots are completely out before they can allow residents to return home. Wind is a major concern today as embers can travel and ignite additional fires.
In addition to homes lost, Nassau County Fire/Rescue personnel have had two non-life threatening injuries while attempting to extinguish the fire. Please continue to pray for all home owners and emergency personnel. We will post updates throughout the day as information is received from Nassau County Emergency Management, however anyone needing immediate information can contact Emergency Management directly at (904) 548-0900.
-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office
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