Jacksonville.com

Monday, May 21, 2007

Bugaboo fire 90 percent contained

The Florida Bugaboo fire in Baker and Columbia counties was 90 percent contained at last report and the Sweat Farm Road fire in Ware County, Ga. was 85 percent contained.
About 1,500 people forced from their Columbia County homes by wildfire threats were allowed to return over the weekend as authorities canceled all fire-related evacuations in Florida.
Despite the break for weary residents of the remaining 550 evacuated homes, those battling the 121,000-acre Florida Bugaboo fire warn that more trouble could erupt at any moment. Residents were told to keep valuables packed in case they needed to make another quick exit.
Evacuations began more than a week ago in a fast-moving fire that is now about 80 percent contained, fire officials said. About 200 people were allowed to return to about 180 homes Friday.

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