JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — 8:30 PM UPDATE: Florida Forestry has reported the fire to be 97 acres and 95% contained as of approximately 8 p.m. Saturday.
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The Florida Division of Forestry and the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department are responding to a brush fire in the wooded area just south of James Turner Butler Boulevard (JTB) and Hodges Boulevard Saturday evening.
Florida Forestry estimates the fire to be 50 acres and 30% contained as of around 6:15 p.m.
JFRD warns residents and motorists to expect smoky conditions in the area.
The fire is on private property at the Dee-Dot Ranch, and JFRD says no structures are threatened at this time.
Florida Forestry says the cause of the fire is under investigation.
The smoke plume from the fire has been widely visible.
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