Clay County Fire Rescue working large wildfire in Belmore State Forest
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Clay County Fire Rescue working large wildfire in Belmore State Forest

  • March 21, 2026

The fire is moving east.

Clay County Fire Rescue (Clay County Fire Rescue, Copyright 2025 by WJXT News4JAX – All rights reserved.)

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – Clay County Fire Rescue said it is working a large woods fire in Belmore State Forest and it is currently moving east.

Firefighters are in the area of Barns Road and Randolph Place in Keystone Heights.

People are asked to stay clear of the area and to report any new hazards.

News4JAX is working to learn more and this story will be updated.

Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX – All rights reserved.

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