Wildfire in South Walton: Updates - Arrest Made

Oh no. Not a controlled burn; I'm pretty sure there was a fire warning for today's conditions, so controlled burns would have been postponed.

There is a huge one north of Pensacola that has part of I-10 closed and evacuations in Milton. Not a good time to be burning anything around here.

Appears to be just north of Santa Rosa Golf Course..... heading my way!

My way = Santa Rosa Ridge.....

This runs from mussett bayou southeast to gulf place. If you're in that path leave now!!!

98 is closed just turn around at this point. Santa Rosa country club should evacuate.

Sent from Seagrove Beach by Joseph Hartsfield

BREAKING NEWS
SWFD on scene of a large fast moving wildland fire in the MUSSETT BAYOU RD area. Avoid this area at this time.
More info to follow as it becomes available.

Wind has shifted and second evacuation is happening. Do not head east bound from Miramar or Destin.

From WCSO...
Walton County Sheriff's Office is on scene of an outside woods fire with South Walton Fire and Florida Forestry. WCSO is currently in the process of evacuating houses and businesses along US Highway 98 and 30a W. Loral Lane and E Pinehurst Drive have been evacuated. Musset Bayou Road is closed at this time. WCSO has shut down portions of Highway 98 and 30a west of County Road 393.

And near there is Louis Louis. Hope everyone will be spared. Thinking of you from the Ville.

From Miss Kitty on Little Redfish Lake

From Walton County Emergency Management

Tim Ryan

MULTIPLE AGENCIES ON SCENE OF OUTSIDE FIRE IN WALTON COUNTY; EVACUATIONS ONGOING

Multiple agencies are on scene in South Walton fighting an outside woods fire that has rapidly spread.

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.

Evacuations have started in the area of Mussett Bayou Road south east to the Gulf of Mexico.

Multiple structures burned.

South Walton Fire District, Walton County Emergency Management, Florida Highway Patrol, and Florida Forestry are all working hard to contain the fire.

Public Notice: Walton County EM Opens South Walton High School as Evacuation Shelter for Mussett Bayou Fire

South Walton High School on US Hwy 331 has been designated by Walton County Emergency Management, in conjunction with the Walton County School District, as an evacuation shelter for the Mussett Bayou Fire. People who arrive at the school must remain in the parking lot until they have been screened for COVID-19.

It has jumped 98 and is threatening Oyster Lake. People have been told to evacuate that area and the power is out.

Appears may have been a flare up from a controlled burn a few days ago..
Anything to stop it with the heavy winds until the gulf ?

Appears may have been a flare up from a controlled burn a few days ago..
Anything to stop it with the heavy winds until the gulf ?

No it's not.

I heard it wasn't because of a controlled burn. It was a car accident that hit a transformer. But rumors spread faster than wildfire.

Walton County Emergency Management
May 6
9pm

Evacuation zone

If you must know. Some rednecks were burning yard trash.

Oh, thank God it wasn't a meth lab explosion...that was the other rumor I heard.

I really am sorry for a lot of people who have lost a lot this evening. I was just joking to ease some of this stress.

I really am sorry for a lot of people who have lost a lot this evening. I was just joking to ease some of this stress.

It's all good. My home was directly in the path and thanks to a neighbor that snuck through the woods I know it's safe.

Louis Louis, Shrimpers and the strip mall with VKI are all intact with no damage. Reports to the contrary are false rumors.

A lot of sowallers have lost everything this evening and I would like to thank SWFD, WCSO, Forestry, Code Enforcement, TDC, FHP, and FDOT for their efforts. Even CHELCO who were waiting on the edge to restore power.

Say your prayers and count your blessings tonight. Hell donate to a first responders charity or just hug your kids.