Fires are burning in Duval, Lee, Nassau, St. Johns and Union counties. Nassau County appears to be hardest hit with up to 11 homes lost to the fires. Many homes in all five counties remain threatened and evacuations are underway. In Duval County, there are at least four fires threatening about 200 structures.
Evacuations are underway for residents in threatened homes.
One shelter is open at White House Elementary School with an unknown shelter population. Two other shelters are on standby. In Lee County, a fire is burning in the Caloosahatchie area. Firefighters response is being hampered by thick brush. In Nassau County, a 1,000-acre fire has consumed up to 11 homes and is threatening several others.