Sargent wildfire 50 percent contained near Ga. border

Firefighters created fire break in Columbia County on Monday.

  • Firefighters utilize water to help extinguish heat within the root system of trees and the duff layer on the Sargent fire in order to reduce risk of rekindle and help fully contain the fire. The wildfire, which began in Baker County on Thursday and has spread to northeastern Columbia County is 50% contained. (COURTESY FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE)
    Firefighters utilize water to help extinguish heat within the root system of trees and the duff layer on the Sargent fire in order to reduce risk of rekindle and help fully contain the fire. The wildfire, which began in Baker County on Thursday and has spread to northeastern Columbia County is 50% contained. (COURTESY FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE)

    The Sargent wildfire is 50% contained in northeastern Columbia County as well as Baker County and Clinch County (Ga.) as of Tuesday morning.

    According to the Florida Forest Service, the fire which bega…