VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Fire crews are on the scene of a brush fire in Volusia County.
The fire — dubbed the Gate5fire — has burned an estimated 25 acres.
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GREAT NEWS! The #Gate5Fire in Volusia County is now 100% contained. Wildland Firefighters will remain on scene to improve containment lines. We are waiting for update on acreage and will provide as information is made available. No smoke impacts to I-95 at this time. pic.twitter.com/qxuNFdxN1q
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Firefighters said the fire is on private property between Williamson Boulevard and Interstate 95 near Port Orange.
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Crews reported the fire was 100% contained just after 1 p.m.
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Smoke could be seen from I-95 but did not affect traffic.
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Officials with the Florida Forestry Service said they were working with Florida Highway Patrol on monitoring the smoky conditions.
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