FIRE LINES ALMOST COMPLETE IN LAKE HELEN

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April 16, 1999
Holly Smith
Community Information Specialist

FIRE LINES ALMOST COMPLETE IN LAKE HELEN

Volusia County Fire Services, working with Public Works, Corrections and the Division of Forestry, is keeping a watchful eye on the Lake Helen fire which flared up again Thursday.

"The weather was in our favor today," said Deputy Fire Chief Frank Pocica. "As long as the winds and temperatures stay down and the humidity remains high, we should be in good shape."

Late in the day, the blaze was mostly contained, according to Pocica. Fire lanes were 80 percent complete, and crews were managing the fires as it approached these breaks. No injuries have been reported and no homes have been threatened.

Saturday crews will work to complete fire lines and begin mop up operations in the southeast corner of the fire.

Note: This is the final release for April 16 unless the situation changes drastically.

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