Evacuation order issued due to 126-acre wildfire in Marion County

WEIRSDALE, Fla. (WCJB) – Just one day after a voluntary burn ban went into effect in Marion County, Weirsdale and Ocklawaha residents had to evacuate due to a wildfire.

Fire rescue officials say the wildfire is 126 acres in size and 90% contained.

Those living in the evacuation zone near Maluka Loop have since been cleared to return home…

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