Crews Battle 2-Acre wildfire on Powerline Road in Washington County

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - UPDATE:

According to the Florida Forest Service, a fire in Washington County off Powerline Road burned about two acres and is now under control.

Washington County Fire Services says the fire was fully involved when units arrived and was burning through a heavily wooded area with very limited access.

Several abandoned structures and small motor vehicles in the area were damaged or destroyed. No occupied homes or other structures were in danger when firefighters arrived.

The fire is estimated at about two acres and is roughly 75% contained as crews continue mop-up operations.

Officials are asking people to continue avoiding the area while firefighters finish their work.

We will provide more information as it becomes available.

According to the Florida Forest Service, a fire in Washington County off Powerline Road is currently 2 acres and 75% contained.

Washington County Fire Services is asking people to avoid the area at this time.

We will provide more details as they become available.

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