June 30, 1998
Cindy Hancock Finney 5 p.m.
Community Information SpecialistFIRE MOVES BACK TO BREVARD; NEW EVACUATION ORDERED
A fire which threatened homes in the Lake Harney /Independence Road area of Osteen appears to be contained and is moving back to Brevard County. But, firefighters are keeping a close eye on a fire near Maytown Road in the same area, which could burn across I-95.
A voluntary evacuation for the Quail Ranch Road area, Swamp Deer Road and Falcon Roost just north of Lake Ashby is in effect. The Volusia County Fairgrounds at State Road 44 and I-4 has been opened for people and their pets.
A new fire, four acres in size, has flared up on Putnam Grove Road in Oak Hill. The fire is contained. One manufactured home was endangered but not damaged.
The Division of Forestry is continuing to conduct some controlled burns in different locations around Volusia County. County firefighters are maintaining all fire lines through the county and crews are working mop-up operations.
Donations of ice, new, large coolers and the use of a refrigerated truck are needed. Ice should be delivered to the Fire Science Institute at 3889 Tiger Bay Road, Daytona Beach. Coolers should be taken to the Salvation Army Warehouse, 560 Ballough Road, Daytona Beach. If you can offer the use of a refrigerated truck, call Emergency Mangement's Volunteer and Donations division at:
(904) 740-5100 in West Volusia
(904) 248-8100 in Daytona Beach
(904) 424-6880 in New Smyrna BeachThe State Department of Transportation is clearing trees from along the sides of Interstate 4 between Daytona Beach and DeLand to prevent dead or dying trees from falling across the highway. The DOT also will be removing trees from along the north side of U.S. 92, while utility companies have been removing the dead trees from along the south side.
Volusia County Emergency Operations plans to scale back its hours of operations to 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. The center will be fully staffed and additional staff will be call if needed. The last press releases and situation reports will be sent prior to 5 p.m. The County's website will be updated from 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. The Citizens Information Center will be open from 6 a.m.-midnight. The telephone numbers are:
(904) 736-5902 in West Volusia
(904) 254-4658 in the Daytona Beach area
(904) 423-3358 in New Smyrna Beach.
Comments or
questions?
E-mail the
Copyright © 1997 Volusia County, Florida.