No road closures or evacuations called for 200-acre Putnam County wildfire at Roberts Ranch

Putnam County officials respond to a 200 acre wildfire at Robert's Ranch (Florida Forest Service, Copyright 2024 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.)

PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. – Putnam County Fire Rescue responded to a 200-acre wildfire at Roberts Ranch.

Emergency officials have not issued road closures or evacuations, and no homes are threatened.

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According to the Florida Forest Service, crews have established containment lines around the fire.

FFS said crews will burn out an additional 30-40 acres on Thursday to ensure the fire stays within the containment lines.

Officials said the fire may have started from a lightning strike on Tuesday.