Wildfires Force Evacuations and Road Closures in North Gainesville

35 articles · Updated · WJXT News4JAX · Apr 19

Wildfires in north Gainesville forced evacuations and road closures on Sunday as flames spread across at least 60 acres near N. Main Street.
Multiple neighborhoods, including Eryn’s Garden and Pine Forest, were evacuated, with emergency crews using helicopters and dozers to contain the fires.
No homes have been reported damaged, but the fires threatened structures and prompted the Humane Society to evacuate animals to foster homes.

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