Hot spots remain as Railroad Fire burns in Clay and Putnam Counties

The Florida Forest Service says the most critical phase of the Railroad Fire is happening right now, even as crews reach 80% containment after burning nearly 4,800 acres along the Clay and Putnam County line.

Only Action News Jax went inside the fire zone, where the battle is no longer visible on the surface — but still burning underneath.

“Statistically, this is where we get the most accidents,” said Rob Chase, public information officer with the Florida Forest Service’s Jacksonville Forestry Center…

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