Wildfire — Eastern Marion, Florida

2025-05-02 · Eastern Marion, Florida

Event narrative

Mandatory evacuation orders were issued for all residences on NE County Highway 314 between SE 1st Street and State Road 40 near Silver Springs due to a wildfire.

Wider weather episode

Dry conditions and a long-term drought fueled wildfire growth.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1250347. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.