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What is the Lochloosa West Fire near Gainesville and how many acres has it burned?

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The Lochloosa West Fire is a rapidly growing wildfire near Gainesville that has burned approximately 100 acres as of Monday afternoon.

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LocationNorth of Cross Creek in Alachua County, near Gainesville, Florida
Acres burnedApproximately 100 acres
Road closureCounty Road 325 from County Road 346 to SE 152nd Lane
Evacuation radiusThree-mile radius warning issued to residents
Threatened structuresNo structures currently threatened
Response resourcesTwo Florida National Guard helicopters, Florida Forestry Service plane, Alachua County Fire Rescue units

Fire Overview

The Lochloosa West Fire broke out Monday afternoon north of Cross Creek in Alachua County and grew to over 100 acres by 3 p.m. The rapidly expanding wildfire prompted immediate emergency response from multiple agencies.

Road Closures and Access

County Road 325 was shut down from County Road 346 to SE 152nd Lane due to the fire. Florida Highway Patrol warned drivers in the area to expect reduced visibility from smoke.

Evacuation and Resident Safety

Residents within a three-mile radius of the fire received reverse 911 calls warning them of the situation. No structures were threatened as of the initial reports. Smoke from the fire was visible from Gainesville, prompting visibility warnings from local police.

Emergency Response

The Florida Forest Service ordered two Florida National Guard helicopters to the fire scene. A Florida Forestry Service plane was on site by 4 p.m., with additional forestry units and Alachua County Fire Rescue units responding to the incident.

Sources

  1. Lochloosa West Fire closes County Road 325 in Alachua County, forest service says (wcjb.com)
  2. Cross Creek wildfire hits 100+ acres with aircraft and helicopters arriving (mainstreetdailynews.com)

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