Reported By Jason Wheeler, Jacqueline Fell and Stephanie Coueignoux
BITHLO -- Firefighters are now battling two brush fires in East Orange County.
With winds picking up and no rain in sight, they said it could be a while before they can fully contain the flames.
The main brush fire, called the "Harley fire," is now at 1,200 acres and about 80 percent contained. On Friday, fire officials met with people in the area to remind them that even though there's no threat of evacuation, they should still be ready for one.
It's a situation residents told News 13 they've been preparing for since last week.
"You can't have all the luxuries you want because it's all packed," said Patricia Vickers, a concerned resident.
"I have a brand new house sitting on that fire right now," said resident Jocelyn Darity.
Fire officials are encouraging everyone to get a "to go" bag ready, and also have a plan of action for your family and pets.
The second fire is called the "Silo fire," and has been burning for about a week and a half. Approximately 17 acres south of state Route 520 have burned.
Meanwhile, Orange County Mayor Richard Crotty surveyed the damage from the fire lines Friday.
Crotty said with the increased resources available to fight the growing brush fire, an emergency burn ban is not needed, at least for right now.
"We already have an ordinance in Orange County that disallows outdoor trash burning. With that in place, we will continue to monitor,” Crotty said.
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