The Florida Highway Patrol reopened a closed portion of Interstate 95 late Friday morning as visibility conditions improved in the Yellow Bluff Fire.
The interstate had been shut down since Thursday afternoon in both directions between State Road 200 in Yulee and Pecan Park on Jacksonville’s Northside.
The Florida Forest Service estimated the fire’s size at 450 acres and said it is 30% contained.
Updates about the status of the fire are being be posted on the FHP Twitter page.
Northbound is open!!! pic.twitter.com/SOMHwbKqat
— FHPJacksonville (@FHPJacksonville) May 24, 2019
Southbound is open!! pic.twitter.com/wl2RTz35DD
— FHPJacksonville (@FHPJacksonville) May 24, 2019
Visual representation of what a difference a few hours could be. As we prepare to open I-95, please use caution in the area. Crews will be on scene continuing to work the #YellowBluffFire. Please be advised that the road can be closed again if conditions worsen. pic.twitter.com/XEheI7oEQ2
— FHPJacksonville (@FHPJacksonville) May 24, 2019
Bill Bortzfield can be reached at bbortzfield@wjct.org, 904-358-6349 or on Twitter at @BortzInJax.
