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Brush Fires Erupt in West Volusia

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DeLand, FL - Members of Volusia County Fire Rescue's (VCFR) specialized unit, the Firewalker team, worked two brush fires in the DeLand area recently. One fire was located on Prevatt Road near the Volusia County Fairgrounds. It was slow moving with the Florida Forest Service placing two lines around the fire and VCFR providing mop up to ensure the fire was extinguished. The second fire, located on Hontoon Road, was approximately five acres in size and fast moving. DeLand and Orange City Fire Departments also responded to the fire while the Florida Forest Service placed lines around it.

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KATE LINDCorrespondent

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