VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Florida Forest Service officials responded to a wildfire which closed State Road 46 near at Seminole Ranch Conservation Area for hours Monday afternoon.
The “Expressway Fire” resulted in possible smoke impacting SR-46 in Volusia County, according to a tweet issued by Florida Forest Service.
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Troopers said SR-46 between Morgan Alderman and Hatbill roads in Mims was closed for hours. SR-46 has since reopened, according to fire officials.
According to fire officials, the Expressway Fire’s was estimated at 15-plus acres near SR-46, resulting in the road closure, and has since been 95% contained at 19 acres.
Troopers warned drivers about potential smoke in the area and cautioned that they may close the road if visibility becomes too poor.
This is a developing story and will be updated with more information as we receive it.