Homes Destroyed After Book-Burning Sparks Fire Near Bryceville
  • 7 years ago
A fast-spreading fire caused by a person burning books reportedly damaged at least 10 structures and destroyed two homes near Bryceville, Florida, on Wednesday, March 22, sparking evacuation orders.As of Thursday morning, the so-called Garfield Road fire was estimated to be 400 acres in size and said it was 65 percent contained, according to the Florida Forest Service. VVarious fire agencies were working against the blaze, and evacuations remained in place on Thursday. Authorities urged residents not to try to return to their homes until the fire had been contained.