Public Safety

City establishes no-entry zone around North Main Street wildfire area

Gainesville officials have designated a temporary restricted zone covering wooded areas bounded by NW Sixth Street, Main Street, NW 39th Avenue, and NW 53rd Avenue as firefighting efforts continue near North Main Street. Gainesville Fire Rescue and police officers are distributing safety maps to people in the affected woods and erecting fire lines, while the Florida Forest Service continues suppression operations that may involve water drops and heavy equipment. People who remain in the restricted area after outreach could face enforcement action, and city officials are urging residents citywide to avoid open flames given current dry conditions.

Sources: City of Gainesville