Billowing smoke filled the skies over Green Cove Springs as crews raced to contain a fast-moving wildfire that encouraged evacuations, shut down part of a major roadway, and stranded travelers for nearly a full day.
The Crews Road Fire has already burned roughly 2,000 acres, according to the Florida Forest Service, and as of the latest update, it is only five percent contained.
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Visibility quickly worsened through the evening, forcing closures along Highway 17. The impacts stretched beyond the roadways. Several Amtrak routes were either canceled or rerouted as smoke blanketed the tracks. County leaders say sparks from a passing train appear to have ignited the fire early Sunday evening.
For some families, the danger hit close to home with little warning…