NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — Dry conditions continue across Central Florida as crews in New Smyrna Beach monitor a 300-acre brush fire.
Responders tell Spectrum News 13 that the Honeydew fire is 90 percent contained, but smoke still filled the area Friday.
The Florida Forest Service and Volusia County Fire Rescue will still at the scene.
Meanwhile, neighbors are helping neighbors.
“Nothing soothes the heart or gives the heart more joy than to help someone," said Samsula resident Mike McDonald, who opened his doors.
“She’s our neighbor, you take care of each other. She was trapped back in there yesterday," he said. The woman returned to her home Thursday as conditions were more under control.
Joe King, fire chief for Volusia County rescue, said if you're in the area, you should keep your distance.
“Smoke will be a problem for a few days. We’re going to be in the area, so the less they can be out in the woods and possible get in our way and get anyone injured, it would be better that they didn’t," he said.
A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior, according to the Volusia County Professional Firefighters Association.
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