The "Orange Hammock" fire as pinpointed on ffspublic.firesponse.com at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 4, 2023. (Florida Forest Service)
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A brush fire that has scorched 563 acres in Volusia County continues to send thick smoke across major roadways, including Interstate 95.
FFS Bunnell tweeted Thursday evening that the fire near Shunz Road — dubbed the “Orange Hammock Fire” — was also impacting State Road 415.
“Smoke will be visible for several days so please, if you encounter smoke on the roadway, slow down, drive with extreme caution and avoid distraction,” fire officials tweeted.
The #orangehammock fire in Volusia County is now 95% contained at 563 acres. Smoke will be visible for several days so please, if you encounter smoke on the roadway, slow down, drive with extreme caution, and avoid distraction. pic.twitter.com/EhlEoPbYwf
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