VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A large wildlife in Volusia County is kicking up a lot of smoke, and the Florida Highway Patrol is urging drivers to be careful.
The fire is in the Tiger Bay State Forest, along I-4 north of State Road 44 in DeLand. No homes are in danger and no roads are closed, according to the Florida Forest Service.
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The fire is about 70 acres in size and is about 60% contained.
WILDFIRE UPDATE. The #woodyloop Fire on Tiger Bay State Forest in Volusia County is now 60%contained at 70 acres. @FHPOrlando will monitor I-4 and ISB for smoke impacts. pic.twitter.com/3HZn3e1piS
— FFS Bunnell (@FFS_Bunnell) March 3, 2023
A Florida Department of Transportation camera, however, shows thick dark smoke coming from the first, not far from I-4.
Troopers issued a travel advisory for motorists in the area for I-4 and for International Speedway Boulevard because of the smoke.
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Florida Forest Service is at the fire and will be providing updates.
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