JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Wildfires are continuing to burn Tuesday morning across parts of Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. Here’s a county-by-county update of the current conditions from the larger blazes that have already forced some to evacuate.
Northeast Florida
Baker County
- Sargent Fire - 2523 acres, 81 percent contained
Clay/Putnam counties
- Railroad Fire - 3,000 acres, 10 percent contained.
On Tuesday morning, crews continued fighting the blaze that’s impacting Clay and Putnam counties. The Florida National Guard is also expected to help on Tuesday as drought conditions persist throughout the state.
Several Amtrak routes were either canceled or rerouted as smoke blanketed the tracks. County leaders say sparks from a passing train appear to have ignited the fire early Sunday evening.
Roads have also been closed as some in the area have evacuated or are preparing to.
Nassau County
- Connor Nelson Road Fire - 500 acres, 80 percent contained
Southeast Georgia
Brantley County
- Highway 82 Fire - 600 acres, 50 percent contained
Clinch County
- Pineland Road Fire - 10 percent contained.
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