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Wildfire in South Walton: Updates - Arrest Made
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Walton County Emergency Management
May 7
Mussett Bayou Wildland Fire Update
Florida Forestry Service is reporting that the fire is still at 60% containment with 575 acres involved. A secondary damage assessment was conducted and it was confirmed that 33 homes sustained heavy fire damage.
No injuries have been reported. SWFD crews along with our emergency partners will remain on scene until this incident is completely mitigated.
Avoid the Thompson Road area and avoid flying unmanned aerial system (drones) as well. Drones will severely impact the Forestry Aerial Support that is in place.
The Unified Command Team have instituted a resident re-entry process and those wishing to return to their homes must complete the following procedure:
- Go to South Walton High School located at 6454 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach
- Once there, Sheriff's Deputies will be conducting checks of photo identification cards
- Resident home address will be provided an entry pass to enter the area
- Part-time residents must provide photo identification and property ownership will be confirmed through the Walton County Property Appraisers site. Once verified, they will be provided and entry pass to enter the area.
- Business owners can acquire a pass by showing proof of ownership of a business in the affected area.
- No one will be allowed into entry to the area without the required PASS. Entry into the area is strictly prohibited.
Donation Update: At this time, we do not need any additional donations. If the needs increase, we will put out another call.
We will provide more info as it becomes available.
South Walton Fire District, Walton County Sheriff, Michael A. Adkinson, Jr. Walton County Fire Rescue
May 7
Mussett Bayou Wildland Fire Update
Florida Forestry Service is reporting that the fire is still at 60% containment with 575 acres involved. A secondary damage assessment was conducted and it was confirmed that 33 homes sustained heavy fire damage.
No injuries have been reported. SWFD crews along with our emergency partners will remain on scene until this incident is completely mitigated.
Avoid the Thompson Road area and avoid flying unmanned aerial system (drones) as well. Drones will severely impact the Forestry Aerial Support that is in place.
The Unified Command Team have instituted a resident re-entry process and those wishing to return to their homes must complete the following procedure:
- Go to South Walton High School located at 6454 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach
- Once there, Sheriff's Deputies will be conducting checks of photo identification cards
- Resident home address will be provided an entry pass to enter the area
- Part-time residents must provide photo identification and property ownership will be confirmed through the Walton County Property Appraisers site. Once verified, they will be provided and entry pass to enter the area.
- Business owners can acquire a pass by showing proof of ownership of a business in the affected area.
- No one will be allowed into entry to the area without the required PASS. Entry into the area is strictly prohibited.
Donation Update: At this time, we do not need any additional donations. If the needs increase, we will put out another call.
We will provide more info as it becomes available.
South Walton Fire District, Walton County Sheriff, Michael A. Adkinson, Jr. Walton County Fire Rescue
South Walton Fire District
May 7
*Mussett Bayou Wildland Fire Update*
Florida Foresty Service is reporting that the fire is 70% containment with 575 acres involved.
This means that the fire has a 70% chance of staying within the established fire breaks/lines.
SWFD crews along with all our emergency partners will maintain a presence (day and night) until this incident is mitigated.
South Walton residents, guests and visitors alike will still see smoke and flames for several days however if you see those outside of these burned areas, we ask that you call 9-1-1.
SWFD would also like to ask everyone in our area to please watch out for crews still working.
We will provide another update in the morning.
Thank you for your outpouring support..we couldn't do this without you.
May 7
*Mussett Bayou Wildland Fire Update*
Florida Foresty Service is reporting that the fire is 70% containment with 575 acres involved.
This means that the fire has a 70% chance of staying within the established fire breaks/lines.
SWFD crews along with all our emergency partners will maintain a presence (day and night) until this incident is mitigated.
South Walton residents, guests and visitors alike will still see smoke and flames for several days however if you see those outside of these burned areas, we ask that you call 9-1-1.
SWFD would also like to ask everyone in our area to please watch out for crews still working.
We will provide another update in the morning.
Thank you for your outpouring support..we couldn't do this without you.
Walton County Emergency Management
Mussett Bayou Fire Update
May 8
Per South Walton Fire District, the Florida Forestry Service is reporting that the Mussett Bayou Fire is currently at 70% containment with 575 acres involved.
This means that fire has a 70% chance of staying within the established fire breaks/line.
In addition, breezy, shifting winds and low to moderate relative humidity will lead to a high wildfire threat with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible in North Florida later this afternoon into tonight.
Incident Command is monitoring the weather and will continue accordingly
A couple strong to briefly severe thunderstorms are possible in the western Panhandle and there is a high rip current risk for Panhandle beaches.
Mussett Bayou Fire Update
May 8
Per South Walton Fire District, the Florida Forestry Service is reporting that the Mussett Bayou Fire is currently at 70% containment with 575 acres involved.
This means that fire has a 70% chance of staying within the established fire breaks/line.
In addition, breezy, shifting winds and low to moderate relative humidity will lead to a high wildfire threat with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible in North Florida later this afternoon into tonight.
Incident Command is monitoring the weather and will continue accordingly
A couple strong to briefly severe thunderstorms are possible in the western Panhandle and there is a high rip current risk for Panhandle beaches.
Walton County Emergency Management
LOCATION CHANGE
Updated Re-entry Process for those returning to their homes:
✔Go to South Walton Sheriff's Sub-station located off US 331 North at 133 Sheriff Drive Santa Rosa Beach, FL
✔Sheriff's Deputies will be conducting checks of photo identification cards
✔Resident home address will be provided an entry pass to enter the area
✔Part-time residents must provide photo identification and property ownership will be confirmed through the Walton County Property Appraisers site. Once verified, they will be provided and entry pass to enter the area.
✔Business owners can acquire a pass by showing proof of ownership of a business in the affected area.
✔No one will be allowed into entry to the area without the required PASS. Entry into the area is strictly prohibited.
LOCATION CHANGE
Updated Re-entry Process for those returning to their homes:
✔Go to South Walton Sheriff's Sub-station located off US 331 North at 133 Sheriff Drive Santa Rosa Beach, FL
✔Sheriff's Deputies will be conducting checks of photo identification cards
✔Resident home address will be provided an entry pass to enter the area
✔Part-time residents must provide photo identification and property ownership will be confirmed through the Walton County Property Appraisers site. Once verified, they will be provided and entry pass to enter the area.
✔Business owners can acquire a pass by showing proof of ownership of a business in the affected area.
✔No one will be allowed into entry to the area without the required PASS. Entry into the area is strictly prohibited.
*Mussett Bayou Wildland Fire Update*
May 8
The Florida Foresty Service has just reported that the total acreage of has been reduced from 575 acres to 343 acres but remains at 70% containment.
This means that the fire has a 70% chance of staying within the established fire breaks/lines.
SWFD crews along with all our emergency partners will maintain a presence (day and night) until this incident is mitigated.
South Walton residents, guests and visitors alike will still see smoke and flames for several days however if you see those outside of these burned areas, we ask that you call 9-1-1.
SWFD would also like to ask everyone in our area to please watch out for crews still working.
We will provide another update in the morning.
Thank you for your continued support.
South Walton Fire District
May 8
The Florida Foresty Service has just reported that the total acreage of has been reduced from 575 acres to 343 acres but remains at 70% containment.
This means that the fire has a 70% chance of staying within the established fire breaks/lines.
SWFD crews along with all our emergency partners will maintain a presence (day and night) until this incident is mitigated.
South Walton residents, guests and visitors alike will still see smoke and flames for several days however if you see those outside of these burned areas, we ask that you call 9-1-1.
SWFD would also like to ask everyone in our area to please watch out for crews still working.
We will provide another update in the morning.
Thank you for your continued support.
South Walton Fire District
SWFD
*Mussett Bayou Wildland Fire Update*
May 9
The Florida Foresty Service is reporting that the fire is now at 80% containment and 343 acres burned.
This means that the fire has a 80% chance of staying within the established fire breaks/lines.
SWFD crews along with our mutual aid partners will maintain a presence and continue to support the Florida Forestry Service until this incident is 100% mitigated.
South Walton residents, guests and visitors alike will most likely still see smoke and flames for several days. However, if you see those outside of these burned areas, we ask that you call 9-1-1.
SWFD would also like to ask everyone in our area to please watch out for crews that are still working.
We will provide another update tomorrow unless there is important information that we need to provide you with.
Thank you for your continued support.
*Mussett Bayou Wildland Fire Update*
May 9
The Florida Foresty Service is reporting that the fire is now at 80% containment and 343 acres burned.
This means that the fire has a 80% chance of staying within the established fire breaks/lines.
SWFD crews along with our mutual aid partners will maintain a presence and continue to support the Florida Forestry Service until this incident is 100% mitigated.
South Walton residents, guests and visitors alike will most likely still see smoke and flames for several days. However, if you see those outside of these burned areas, we ask that you call 9-1-1.
SWFD would also like to ask everyone in our area to please watch out for crews that are still working.
We will provide another update tomorrow unless there is important information that we need to provide you with.
Thank you for your continued support.