Hernando County: ‘Shallow Line’ fire spreads rapidly near Weeki Wachee; see map, evacuation details, video
Hernando County has issued a Level 3 evacuation alert. FloridaA brush fire broke out Sunday afternoon near Shoal Line Boulevard near the Weeki Wachee Reservation in western Hernando County.
According to Watch Duty, wildfire It covers more than 125 acres, causing evacuations in the area east of Shoal Line Boulevard between Calienta Street and Osowaw Boulevard. Several buildings were reportedly threatened.
The Hernando County Fire Department updated on Facebook that they are now calling the fire the Shoal Line Fire, named after Shoal Line Boulevard where the brush fire occurred.
Shoal Line Fire Map: Locations Affected
This is a map of the Shoal Line Fire near the Spring Hills area of Hernando County, Florida. Hernando County Fire Rescue is working to prevent damage to structures, while the Florida Forest Service-Withlacoochee Forestry Center is working to contain the fire from spreading further, Watch Duty reporter Shannon Nazarenus reports.
As of now, the fire control rate is 0%.
Shoal Line Fire Evacuation Details
Hernando County Fire Department issues injunction evacuation Post a notice on social media near the Shoal Line Fire.
The update reads: “All residences and businesses on the east side of Shoal Line Blvd between Calienta St and Osowaw Blvd. The Preserve Brush Fire is moving rapidly toward Shoal Line Blvd. Please evacuate south on Shoal Line Blvd to Osowaw Blvd. Please use caution.”
This story is being updated.
