FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – Flagler County officials urged residents to evacuate due to a raging brush fire, but the request was lifted early Thursday.
The fire scorched an estimated 170 acres near South Old Dixie Highway, east of U.S. 1 near Bunnell.
Flagler County Emergency Management issued a news release Wednesday night, recommending evacuations in the following areas:
- Those between East Avenue and Bayberry Village Road
- Those between Old Dixie Highway and Deer Hunter Road
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As of Thursday morning, the fire was 80% contained.
Earlier, the sheriff’s office said the brush fire had caused Old Dixie Highway to shut down between Interstate 95 and U.S. Highway 1.
“Deputies are currently assisting with evacuations in the area of residences on both sides of Old Dixie Highway,” the sheriff’s office noted. “Affected residents should receive notice via Reverse 911.”
Brush Fire in area – Evacuations recommended
— Flagler County Emergency Management (@FlaglerEOC) February 5, 2026
Residents between East Ave and Bayberry Village Rd AND Old Dixie Hwy and Deer Hunter Rd are recommended to evacuate at this time due to the fires progress. Shelter is being opened at Fire Station 16 (3935 Old Dixie Hwy), near Publix. pic.twitter.com/DIbANbHwr5
A shelter was opened at Fire Station 16, situated at 3935 Old Dixie Hwy. near the local Publix grocery store.