Hastings brush fire expected to burn itself out

HASTINGS, Fla. – St. Johns County fire officials said firefighters had contained a brush fire near Hastings on Thursday afternoon.

The fire was contained to a few acres and not threatening any structures. Firefighters were planning to let the fire burn itself out.

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The cause of the fire was not known, but News4Jax meteorologist John Gaughan said Thursday's dry and warm conditions are why the spring is Florida's wildfire season.


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