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Fires may affect road visibility in St. Johns and Baker counties

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol is continuing to monitor a wildfire in the area of US-1 and Shores Boulevard. off Monica Drive.

They are also watching a prescribed 400-acre burn in the area of US-90 and east of I-10.

These fires may affect roadways in St. Johns and Baker counties.

Motorist should use caution when traveling in those areas.  A smoke or fog-type condition can limit visibility, especially during night or early-morning hours.

If you are driving in the area, reduce your speed as necessary to avoid a collision. You should also use your low beam headlights.