SOUTH WALTON WOODS FIRE UPDATE
Multiple agencies are on scene in South Walton continuing to fight a 500+ acre wildland fire that has rapidly spread.
Over 500 homes have been evacuated in the area. If you fall in the evacuation area, you will receive a phone call or a deputy will knock on your door and advise you to evacuate immediately. Residents should expect to smell smoke and possibly see flames throughout the night.
Multiple structures have burned but no injuries have been reported at this time.
Those being evacuated can take shelter at South Walton High School. American Red Cross is responding to that location to assist those affected.
Westbound motorists need to avoid both Highway 98 and 30a to the west of Highway 331. Eastbound motorists need to avoid Highway 98 and 30a west of Mack Bayou Road.