Gainesville police arrest man for breaching fire lines during wildfire response

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — Gainesville police arrested a 52-year-old man for breaching fire lines as emergency responders worked to fight wildfires on Sunday.

Jeffrey Emminger, 52, faces charges including failure to obey, resisting arrest, and fleeing.

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Gainesville Police Chief Nelson Moya said the number one thing his team needs from the public is for them to stay out of the way and let emergency responders do their job…

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