ORLANDO, Fla. – Amtrak has canceled its train routes in and out of Florida because of two large brush fires in the northeast part of the state.
The Auto Train and Silver Meteor trains have both been canceled because of two brush fires in Clay and Putnam counties that are near each other.
The fire in Clay County has burned some 1,7000 acres and remained uncontained, according to the Florida Forest Service. It’s in the southeastern corner of the county.
According to our news partners at WJXT in Jacksonville, Clay County officials believe sparks from a train started that fire.
A large wildfire is affecting two FFS districts at 2,700 acres along the eastern border of Putnam & Clay counties.
— Florida Forest Service (@FLForestService) April 20, 2026
North in Clay County, the Crews Road Fire is 1,700 acres with 0% containment.
South in Putnam County, the Railroad Complex Fire is 1,000 acres and 5% containment. pic.twitter.com/YiDXxRYmDS
The other fire is nearby in the northeastern corner of Putnam County, according to FFS. It’s 1,000 acres in size and only 5% contained.
Because of the fires, Amtrak has canceled the Auto Train, which runs between Sanford and Lorton, Va.
ALERT: Due to track closure stemming from a large brush fire. Auto Trains 52 and 53 which departed Sanford (SFA)/Lorton (LOR) on 4/19, are canceled. Customers will be returned back to their points or origins. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.
— Amtrak Alerts (@AmtrakAlerts) April 20, 2026
Amtrak has also canceled the Silver Meteor in Florida, which runs between Miami and New York City, with stops in Orlando.
The train routes will remain canceled until the fires are under control.
ALERT: Due to track closure stemming from a large brush fire. Train 98 which is scheduled to depart Miami (MIA) on 4/20, is canceled between Miami (MIA) and Jacksonville (JAX) with bus transportation provided. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.
— Amtrak Alerts (@AmtrakAlerts) April 20, 2026