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September 27, 2005
Shelley Szafraniec, APR
Community Information Specialist

VOLUSIA COUNTY FIRE SERVICES RESPONDS TO BRUSH FIRE

Firefighters with Volusia County Fire Services are currently responding to a brush fire near 460 Antler Ave., Osteen. The public needs to be aware there may be a smoke hazard for motorists traveling near Osteen-Maytown Road and Deer Run Road and/or Buckskin Lane.

According to Howard Bailey, Volusia County Fire Services Division Chief, Volusia County firefighters using a brush truck and two tankers, and assisted by two engines and a brush truck from the Deltona Fire Department and two tractors from the Florida Division of Forestry, worked to contain the brush fire that consumed approximately four acres. In addition, Air One from the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office assisted with aerial visuals of the fire.

According to the Florida Division of Forestry, the fire was an unauthorized controlled burn that got out of hand from the residents.

At one point, a nearby barn caught fire. However, firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire and the structure suffered minimal damage, Bailey said.

Three houses and a mobile home nearby also were saved due to the quick response of the fire units, Bailey reported.

At this time, all active flames have been extinguished. However, firefighters warn that it will most likely create additional smoke throughout the night.

According to Bailey, firefighters will condition to monitor the area throughout the night. There were no injuries reported.

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