Wakulla County neighbors speak on evacuating from 340 Fire

Drought conditions are fueling two wildfires burning in the Apalachicola National Forest in Wakulla County.

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Neighbors who were evacuated from one of the two wildfires burning in Wakulla County’s Apalachicola National Forest speak on thaier experience

The 340 wildfire, which started by lightning on Memorial Day weekend, reignited last Thursday and has grown to 3,400 acres. It is 60% contained, according to Forest Service officials. The New Light fire started the following day and remains at about 148 acres, also 60% contained.

Both fires prompted evacuations last week…

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