CLAY COUNTY, Fla. — Voluntary evacuations are underway for some homes as Clay County crews respond to a massive fire believed to have been caused by a train Sunday, according to Clay County Fire Rescue.
The Crews Road fire is located along the train tracks south of Green Cove Springs and Clarkes Creek, near County Road 209 S and Highway 17 S. The Florida Forest Service lists it as one single fire spanning 1000 acres, although there may be multiple ignited spots.
“Sparks from a train appear to have caused the fires,” CCFR wrote in a social media post Sunday afternoon. “If possible, please avoid the area and drive with caution as there is heavy smoke.”…