Air reconnaissance flights are being flown to map fire locations by the U.S. Forest Service out of New Smyrna Beach and DeLand airports. Fire activity is being monitored for break outs and hot spots. Suppression of new fires from lightning strikes is a priority. Approximately 244 miles of fire breaks have been installed. Widening of several existing fire breaks and installation of an additional 67 miles of fire breaks are underway.
Data is preliminary and is subject to revision base upon continuing field evaluations .
All voluntary evacuations have been lifted. All mandatory evacuations have been lifted. All shelters are on standby or closed. Incident Command Post has been established at the Volusia County Fairgrounds on SR 44, east of I-4 and the City of DeLand. Wind speed is expected to be approximately 15 knots, with possible gusts.