Lochloosa West Fire near Gainesville, Florida: Map, evacuation updates as blaze closes County Road 325 in Alachua County

Lochloosa West Fire near Gainesville, Florida: Map, evacuation updates as blaze closes County Road 325 in Alachua County

The fire began on May 4 near South County Road 325 and Southeast County Road 346 and has grown to more than 100 acres.

100-acre wildfire breaks out east of Micanopy

In and around Gainesville, you're likely seeing and smelling more wildfire smoke Monday afternoon.

Lochloosa West Fire near Gainesville, Florida: Maps and evacuation updates as fire closes County Road 325 in Alachua County - THE LOCAL REPORT ARTICLES

The Lohlusa West Fire is burning in southeastern Alachua County, Florida, near the Lohlusa and Hawthorne areas south of Gainesville, Florida. The Lochloosa West Fire is burning near Gainesville, Florida. (no splash) The fire reportedly started on May 4 near South County Road 325 and Southeast County Road 346 and has now spread to more […] The post Lochloosa West Fire near Gainesville, Florida: Maps and evacuation updates as fire closes County Ro…

Forest Service, ACFR battling 100-acre wildfire south of Hawthorne

(Editor’s note: This story will be updated as new information becomes available.) Crews with the Florida Forest Service and Alachua County Fire Rescue are currently battling a 100-acre wildfire south of Hawthorne. Due to the fire, County Road 325 west of Lochloosa Lake has been closed between County Road 346 and Southeast 152nd Lane. The Forest Service originally reported that the fire was 2 to 3 acres in a swamp area but was “slowly spreading.”…

Cross Creek wildfire hits 100+ acres with aircraft and helicopters arriving

Smoke seen from Gainesville.