Volusia County, Fla. — Volusia County fire crews and the Florida Forest Service are battling a brush fire that broke out Thursday afternoon off state road 44 between the coast and Deland.
The fire is burning near State Road 44 and Damascus Road and has forced the closure of State Road 44 between Pioneer Trail and Damascus Road.
Fire officials said smoke can be seen along Interstate 4 in Volusia and Seminole County.
The fire was reported as 35 acres but has quickly grown to more than 125 acres.