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Putnam County wildfire grows to 1000 acres

Putnam County wildfire grows to 1000 acres

A wildfire burning in the Northeast corner of Putnam County, just north of Bostwick, has grown to 1000 acres.

April 20, 2026 at 7:31 am EDT
1700+ acre brush fire burns south of Green Cove Springs, evacuations issued and roads closed

1700+ acre brush fire burns south of Green Cove Springs, evacuations issued and roads closed

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Man, dog found dead in dumpster in North Jacksonville

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Wildfire in Bostwick area of Putnam County grows to 700 acres

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Brush fire in Lake City causes heavy smoke, motorists cautioned

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Putnam County wildfire grows to 1000 acres

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Crews across Florida work to contain Clay and Putnam County fires, church opens for evacuations

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