VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — All lanes of I-4 have reopened after a wildfire forced them to close in Volusia County, officials said.
Eastbound lanes were closed near mile marker 123 due to the fire. Westbound lanes were closed from I-95 to State Road 44 but have since reopened, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Drivers were forced to turn around due to heavy smoke in the area.
VOLUSIA I-4 UPDATE: The eastbound lanes of I-4 are re-opened. Westbound remains closed from I-95 to SR-44. Use caution in the area, as smoke still lingers. Troopers will continue to monitor the interstate. pic.twitter.com/NMXhkvDuPh
— FHP Orlando (@FHPOrlando) March 7, 2020
As of 7 p.m. Saturday, officials said the fire is 95% contained.
WILDFIRE ALERT: @FLForestService is responding to a 180-acre wildfire in Volusia County. The fire is 50% contained.
— FL Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services (@FDACS) March 7, 2020
I-4 remains closed east/westbound at SR-44 and US-92 at this time, per Florida Highway Patrol.
Follow @FFS_Bunnell for updates. #MM123Fire pic.twitter.com/jA33s9xE6G
No structures were in danger.
The cause of the wildfire is not known.
UPDATE: Folks going west on I-4 (from Daytona towards DeLand) didnt have a turnaround point where the road closed so the cars are stuck in a wall of smoke. And 🚨 ALERT! 🚨 It looks like drivers going I-4 EB are being diverted off at the SR 44 exit before even reaching all this. pic.twitter.com/tEr8gZsGB9
— Deanna Allbrittin (@deannaTVnews) March 7, 2020
I-4 shut down in Volusia County, due to a brush fire. If you are traveling eastbound you will have to exit at SR-44 (mm118). Westbound is shut down at I-95. We have westbound traffic making a u-turn at MM 123 until closures in place. Use 511 on your phone for updates. pic.twitter.com/KeI7Lv8foW
— FHP Orlando (@FHPOrlando) March 7, 2020
WILDFIRE ALERT. #Wildfire in Volusia County closes I-4 near ISB. Stay tuned for updates As available. pic.twitter.com/y1goS96qtv
— FFS Bunnell (@FFS_Bunnell) March 7, 2020
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