Jacksonville Fire and Rescue joins battle against massive Railroad Fire

Specialized wildfire teams from the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) have deployed to the front lines of the Railroad Fire, a massive blaze currently tearing through southern Clay and northern Putnam counties.

The fire, which is believed to have been sparked by a passing Amtrak train over the weekend, has scorched 4,413 acres. While it began as two separate fires, the blazes eventually merged into one large-scale emergency. As of the latest reports, the fire is approximately 70% contained.

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