- April 25, 2024
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5 p.m. UPDATE: No evacuations have been ordered in Palm Coast, as of 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 15.
Seminole Woods Parkway was temporarily closed from Citation to just before Integra Woods.
A fire threatened homes near Sloganeering Trail in Seminole Woods, and firefighters continue to work the area, with a ladder truck and numerous other apparatuses. No homes have been damaged.
The fire is either a flare-up from the White Eagle fire, which is about 99 acres and 80% contained at last reporting, or is a new fire in the area.
"That one really got hot fast and was really growing fast, but the Flalger County Fire Rescue got a hold of it, knocked it down to where they could manage it," said Public Information Officer Todd Schroeder. "So now it’s been slowly worked on to get flame off."
Officials warn of possible evacuations and urge residents to be prepared.
“We have fire around structures,” said Troy Harper, emergency management chief. “People in that area don’t need to be around their homes … This is very new, very fluid.”
The following is adapted from other releases from emergency officials:
Also, according to emergency officials, drift smoke from the Espanola fire is being compounded by smoke drifting down from Georgia. This is due to shifting winds and weather conditions. Ash fall may also be observed.
Smoke from at least one of about six active fires burning within the county is creating a stubborn haze of
smoke over the county.
Due to the numerous fires in the area, prevailing winds could bring smoke from virtually any direction, Flagler County Fire Rescue Chief Don Petito said. “The wind direction, temperature and humidity can cause the smoke to be carried across the county and be denser in some areas.”
The Health Department has asked that those who have respiratory illnesses should remain inside during periods of smoke. While traveling throughout the county, visibility may be reduced, and drivers are advised to use their low beam headlights.
If it is smoky outside, avoid prolonged outdoor activities. It is especially important to limit time spent outdoors for children and persons with existing medical conditions.
Stay indoors and run your air conditioner, if you have one. Keep the fresh-air intake closed and the filter clean to prevent bringing additional smoke inside. For best results, run the air conditioning with recirculated air.
If you don't have an air conditioner, staying inside with the windows closed may be dangerous in extremely hot weather. In these cases, seek alternative shelter.
