Sean Way, owner of Sunsera Insurance Agency in Jacksonville, joined us on The Morning Show with important information for homeowners about protecting their property amid ongoing wildfires.

Wildfire smoke isn’t just a concern for people — it can be just as harmful to pets, according to Dr. Christian Broadhurst with the Clay Humane Society.

Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire burning along the southern Clay County and northern Putnam County line, with the fire now 65% contained and spanning 4,413 acres, according to Clay County Fire Rescue.

The Railroad Fire in Clay County is now holding at 4,406 acres with 60% containment, according to an update released Thursday morning.

Fallen trees and limbs scattered across Georgia by Hurricane Helene more than a year ago are now helping fuel destructive wildfires in the state.

As wildfires continue to burn across Florida, the Florida National Guard has stepped in to support firefighting efforts, deploying helicopters and aircraft to help suppress the flames. News4JAX reporter Andrea Snody has more on how the National Guard got involved and what that process looks like.

Firefighters continue working to contain a blaze that has charred more than 4,000 acres around the Putnam and Clay County line. Fire crews tell News4JAX that digging fire lines non-stop has been critical to getting the Railroad Fire to 55% containment.

The massive Railroad Fire burning near the Clay–Putnam County line now spans around 4,186 acres and is about 55% contained, as of Wednesday morning.

High pressure will be overhead today, which means it will be dry once again with highs in the 70s and 80s. We will see a partly to mostly cloudy sky and no rain which is bad news with the drought.

Wildfires don’t just burn. When they get intense enough, they can generate their own weather. We’re talking tornadoes, powerful wind systems, and even thunderstorms.

As wildfires continue burning across parts of Clay and Putnam counties, some families living in the area are choosing to stay, even as the flames remain an active threat.

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue has issued an immediate burn ban for all of Duval County as dangerous wildfire conditions grip the area.

Smoke reduces visibility and heightens health concerns across affected areas

Clay County and state fire officials warned residents Tuesday that a massive wildfire burning near the Clay–Putnam county line could be just the beginning as exceptionally dry conditions and gusty winds fuel what’s expected to be a long—and busy—wildfire season.

A growing wildfire near the Clay–Putnam county line has left smoke lingering across nearby neighborhoods, including along White Tail Trail, where scorched patches of land and haze show how close the fire has come to homes.

The community is stepping up to support the firefighters battling a 4,000-acre wildfire as they work to protect homes and businesses.

The massive Railroad Fire burning near the Clay–Putnam County line continues to grow—now spanning around 3,000 acres and only about 10% contained.

Due to a combination of the dry ground, low humidity and gusty wind a Red Flag Warning (Fire Weather Warning) is in effect. This warning covers a large part of our area generally along and west of the St. Johns River.

Two wildfires burning in North Florida merged Saturday into a single blaze now known as the Railroad Fire, prompting evacuations, road closures and railway suspensions across Clay and Putnam counties.

St. Johns County has issued a countywide burn ban effective immediately through April 27, 2026, due to extreme drought conditions and elevated wildfire risk across Northeast Florida.

The Railroad Fire in northern Putnam County, north of Bostwick and east of US 17, is prompting evacuation orders from Putnam County Emergency Management.

Alachua County declared a local state of emergency as multiple wildfires burned near Gainesville, forcing road closures and neighborhood evacuations while officials warned that dangerous drought conditions could persist for weeks.

Two wildfires raging near the Clay-Putnam County lines that are expected to merge into one massive 3,000-acre blaze have effectively shut down all Amtrak traffic in and out of Florida.

Two fast-moving brush fires burning near the Clay–Putnam County line are growing into a single large fire burning more than 3,000 acres, threatening structures and forcing voluntary evacuations, according to Florida Forestry Service spokesperson Dr. Ludie Bond.