Bay County, Florida, declares state of emergency as wildfire grows to more than 800 acres
CNN
More than 600 homes have been evacuated as a fast-moving wildfire in Bay County on the panhandle of Florida prompted authorities to issue a state of emergency.
The Adkins Road fire has burned more than 800 acres (1.25 square miles) and is growing, the Florida Forest Service tweeted.
"600 homes have been evacuated. More than a dozen @FLForestService tractor/plow units are on-scene, multiple helicopters as well as resources from county & local fire departments," the agency added.
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