GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. — UPDATE: The Florida Forest Service has reported the size of the fire south of Green Cove Springs to be 1,000 acres and 0% contained as of 6:30 p.m.
The Clay County Fire Rescue has issued voluntary evacuations for those on Varney Road and Woodward Lane.
The Clay County Fire Chief, Lorin Mock, says the fire will likely burn for days, making it a long-term fight.
Action News Jax has a crew on the scene and will continue to provide updates as we receive new information.
Just before 4 p.m. Sunday, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office sent out an alert that multiple fires had sparked along the train tracks south of Green Cove Springs Highway 17 South. The fires are said to have started by a train sparking.
CCSO warns the public to avoid the area around 5660 County Road 209 South as first responders work to clear the area and contain the fires.
The Clay County Fire Rescue Department tells Action News Jax that no homes are threatened and no evacuations are in place at this time.
Those driving through the area are asked to do so with caution as there is heavy smoke.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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