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Contact information Volusia
County Hotline United Way
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8 p.m., Monday, May 12 Editor’s Note: This will be the last update for May 12. The next news release will be issued at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 13. Contact: EVACUATION ORDER LIFTED Firefighters from 13 agencies throughout east central Florida prevented the spread of the LPGA brush fire today, holding it to 797 acres. According to the Division of Forestry, the fire is 55 percent contained. Wind conditions improved in the late afternoon, helping firefighters hold the line. The Daytona Beach Fire Department lifted the evacuation order for the LPGA International subdivision at 8 p.m. today. Only residents with identification will be allowed into the subdivision, which has 590 homes. Residents are advised to be cautious around fire personnel and fire apparatus. No homes are threatened at this time. LPGA Boulevard between Williamson and International Speedway boulevards remains closed to through traffic. Animals evacuated from the Halifax Humane Society yesterday will be returned tomorrow morning. Firefighters extinguished flare-ups on both sides of LPGA Boulevard this morning and were able to cut additional fire lines around the fire. Firefighters will continue to patrol the fire’s perimeter and monitor hot spots throughout the night. One hundred fifty firefighters worked the fire today from the Division of Forestry; the cities of Daytona Beach, Leesburg, Ocala, Ormond Beach, Palm Coast and Winter Park; and the counties of Alachua, Lake, Marion, Orange, Seminole and Volusia. The American Red Cross closed its shelter at the Hampton Inn after the evacuation order was lifted, but will remain on standby if new evacuations are ordered. No evacuees checked into the shelter today. The City of Daytona Beach has a hotline, 386-671-5347. The Division of Forestry advises that the fire will continue to smolder and produce smoke for the next couple of days. Residents should not be alarmed by the smoke and should call 911 only if they see flames. With the continued dry conditions, there remains the potential for more fire activity. Drivers should be aware that smoke may cause visibility problems especially in the early morning hours. Drivers can call 511 for the latest traffic information. |
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