US Forest Service battling brush fire in Ocala National Forest; road closures reported

Heavy smoke from Ocala National Forest fire affecting traffic and boating in the area

The Bills Branch fire is burning about 5 miles south of Salt Springs in Marion County

US Forest Service battling brush fire in Ocala National Forest; road closures reported

Heavy smoke from a brush fire forced officials to close S.R. 19 south of Salt Springs on Saturday as firefighters worked to contain the blaze, according to the U.S. Forest Service.The fire is burning about five miles south of Salt Springs in the Ocala National Forest, east of S.R. 19 along Lake George, according to officials. Smoke is impacting visibility on the roadway, and law enforcement is on scene monitoring traffic and warning drivers to h…

Smoke affecting visibility in area of Ocala National Forest, officials say

The U.S. Forest Fire is advising locals of heavy smoke affecting visibility in the area of the Ocala National Forest.