Breaking news -- Lightning ignites more wildfires in Nassau

by AMELIA A. HART

amelia.hart@mynassausun.com 

Lightning ignited three more wildfires yesterday in Nassau County, including a 25-acre fire in the Mizell Tract.

Firefighters also responded to a 3-acre “Hart Fire” off Kolars Ferry Road and the 1-acre “Yulee Powerline” fire at Interstate 95 and Florida A1A, the Division of Forestry reported today.

No structures were damaged and no injuries were reported.

The new blazes join three other active wildfires in Nassau, including the 105-acre Tiger Point fire which was started by lightning June 16.