Wildfire closes Williamson Boulevard in Daytona Beach.
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Fire crews are battling a bush in Daytona Beach that has jumped onto the east side of Interstate 95.
According to the Daytona Beach Fire Department, the fire is approximately 40 acres and located on Williamson Boulevard, south of Belville Road, west of the creek between the properties.
The Florida Forest Service says the fire is 20% contained at this time.
Florida Forest Service and Daytona Beach Fire Department crews are on scene.
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Volusia County Fire Rescue, Port Orange Fire Department and Daytona Beach Police Department are also helping
Forestry is working to protect Pelican Bay and nearby structures.
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No structures were affected at this time.
According to the Daytona Beach Fire Department, this was not a controlled burn and was caused by a fire at an abandoned homeless encampment.
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