Fire is west of DeLand
Brush fire burning in West Volusia County. (Volusia County Professional Firefighters Association)
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Firefighters in Volusia County are working to contain a nearly-4,000-acre brush fire on U.S. Forest Service property.
The fire, known as the Rookery Fire, is located in the Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge.
The fire itself is located south of Lake Woodruff, which is just west of DeLand.
The fire has burned about 3,700 acres so far, according to the U.S. Forest Service’s wildfire map.
No structures are in immediate danger, but the fire is kicking up smoke.
Drought-like conditions combined with lightning storms over the weekend have helped ignite these fires.
Fire officials are asking that you do not call for emergency help unless you see active flames.
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