July 1, 1998--9 a.m.
Len Ciecieznski
Community InformationFIREFIGHTERS CONTINUE TO BATTLE VOLUSIA COUNTY HOT SPOTS
Wildfires in Volusia County continue to burn, and firefighters are closely monitoring certain key areas for possible flare up development.
A flare up overnight in the Lake Ashby area has firefighters closely monitoring developments in that neighborhood.
Other areas of concern this morning include: the Lake Harney area and areas up and down the South Volusia/Brevard County line, a small area west of I-95 in the vicinity of I-95 and 442, and an area in the Barberville area, north of State Road 40 in the vicinity of Bert Royal Road.
All roads in Volusia county are presently open to vehicular traffic.
Volunteer relocation continues to be effect in the Lake Ashby and Lake Harvey areas. Five new evacuation shelters have been added to the list of those on stand by. They are Atlantic High School, Chisholm Elementary, Sweetwater Elementary, and Spruce Creek Elementary and High Schools. Other shelters already on standby include Palm Terrace, Deland YMCA and Ormond Beach Middle School.
Volusia County officials will be keeping a close eye on the weather today. Westerly winds are expected to bring early afternoon storms to the area, which may result in more fire activity due to lightning strikes. However, heavy rains could douse those fires currently burning.
More than 1000 firefighters and support personnel from across the nation are currently in Volusia County aiding in the firefighting efforts. Donations of single serving bottles of Gatorade and packaged snacks are still being accepted. All such donations should go to the Salvation Army for distribution, 560 Ballough Road in Daytona Beach. Cash donations to the Fireman's Relief Fund can be made at any First Union bank in Florida.
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