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Officials held a briefing early Thursday morning in St. George, Georgia, updating current conditions on the West Mims fire stating the latest acreage total was now at 144,073 and containment still remained at twelve percent.
The biggest concerns for the day are shifting winds and how that could impact fire movement, according to authorities.
There are currently around 500 structures threatened in the area, and a large amount of engines will be focusing on their protections stated officials.
Fire activity increased substantially on Wednesday and are anticipating another active day, according to fire officials.
The smoke from the fire is impacting multiple counties in Georgia and Florida, and the Duval County Public Schools canceled all outdoor activitities for the day.
As a result of the #WestMims wildfire and its related smoke and ash, all outdoor activities for TODAY, 5/11 are cancelled.
— DCPS (@DuvalSchools) May 11, 2017
Follow @ChristyANJax as she brings you live updates on the #WestMimsFire. Sending prayers to all those who live in this area. @ActionNewsJax https://t.co/t1GS2klLjX
— Kaitlyn Chana (@KaitlynChana) May 11, 2017
UPDATE on #WestMimsFire: Latest acreage is 144,073 and the containment is still around 12%. @ActionNewsJax https://t.co/bk0XB8tOe7
— Kaitlyn Chana (@KaitlynChana) May 11, 2017
Just announced: Burn ban extended to restrict bonfires, campfires, & other ceremonial fires through 6/1, or until weather conditions improve pic.twitter.com/fbW5Buni2a
— City of Jacksonville (COJ) (@CityofJax) May 11, 2017
Sun rising in Charlton County where more than 700 firefighters are battling the West Mims Fire. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/vjNO48t6o0
— Christy Turner (@ChristyANJax) May 11, 2017
We're expecting an update from fire officials on the West Mims fire around 7 a.m. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/Rt5xGHmk9A
— Christy Turner (@ChristyANJax) May 11, 2017
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