JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Huge plumes of smoke were spotted near the area of Bowden and University Boulevard Friday afternoon from as far away as Downtown Jacksonville.
The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department says a bursh fire is now under control in the area.
JFRD says that the fire originated in a homeless camp. There have been no reported injuries.
ALERT JAX cautioned people to avoid the area of 4000 block of Philips Highway due to Fire and Rescue activity.
Expect road closures and traffic delays in the immediate area, officials said.
The fire appeared to be going out as of 7:50 p.m.