Hernando County has issued a Level 3 evacuation alert. FloridaA brush fire broke out Sunday afternoon near Shoal Line Boulevard near the Weeki Wachee Reservation in western Hernando County.
According to Watch Duty, wildfire It covers more than 125 acres, causing evacuations in the area east of Shoal Line Boulevard between Calienta Street and Osowaw Boulevard. Several buildings were reportedly threatened.
The Hernando County Fire Department updated on Facebook that they are now calling the fire the Shoal Line Fire, named after Shoal Line Boulevard where the brush fire occurred.
Shoal Line Fire Map: Locations Affected
This is a map of the Shoal Line Fire near the Spring Hills area of Hernando County, Florida. Hernando County Fire Rescue is working to prevent damage to structures, while the Florida Forest Service-Withlacoochee Forestry Center is working to contain the fire from spreading further, Watch Duty reporter Shannon Nazarenus reports.
As of now, the fire control rate is 0%.
Hernando County Fire Video
Video of the brush fire and the massive emergency response underway was shared on social media. Thick smoke rose from the area as firefighters tried to control the blaze.
For example, here’s a video from a nearby location. Smoke from the fire could be seen in the background as Sheriff’s Department and Fire Department cars lined the road.
Hernando County is located on the west-central coast of Florida, north of Tampa, along the Gulf of Mexico.
This story is developing.
