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Florida Highway Patrol monitors fire in St. Johns County

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol is continuing to monitor a fire in the area of US 1 and Shores Boulevard that may affect roadways in St. Johns County.

The FHP says motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling in these areas.

Visibility may deteriorate quickly due to smoke/fog type conditions, especially during the night and early-morning hours.

Motorists are reminded to reduce their speed as necessary to avoid a collision and utilize their low beam headlights in order to adapt to changing weather conditions.