Donations being accepted for firefighters battling Clay County blaze

As first responders continue battling wildfires in the area, residents have the opportunity to donate in Clay County. A donation drive accepting snacks, water and drinks is stationed at the Clay County Exhibit Hall Fairgrouds. It runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday though Thursdays. Organizers may extend the drive depending on the fire situation.

Donations are also being accepted at the Orange Park Town Hall, 2042 Park Ave.

Pickup trucks little by little staggered onto the Clay county fairgrounds early Tuesday and produced cases upon cases of water. It was delivered by members of the community. Leann Wilkes of Green Cove Springs was one of the first to donate. While everyone was dealing with their own personal fires, Wilkes found time for others…

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