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Woods fire near residential area in Middleburg

UPDATE: The fire has been contained. According to Motes, Clay County Fire Department expects to see some smoke in the area and will continue to monitor.

Original story: The Clay County Fire Department is on the scene of a woods fire near a Middleburg residential area.

Chief David Motes told Action News Jax that the fire is not yet contained, but it is blowing east, away from the residential area.

The fire is a result of dry conditions, according to Chief Motes.

As of right now, the fire is burning near State Road 23 and Old Jenning Road. Motes says the fire is heading toward Branan Field Road.

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