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Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
2 injured in Daytona Beach crash after car drives into woods, officials say
The Brief Two people were injured after a car accident that took place on Saturday afternoon in Daytona Beach. The accident caused a car to travel 50 yards from the road and into the woods. The two people injured were taken to the hospital, with one of those patients declared a trauma alert. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Two people were injured after a car accident that caused a vehicle to travel 50 yards from the road and into the woods on Saturday afternoon in Daytona Beach, officials say. What we know Just before noon on Saturday, Daytona Beach Fire Department (DBFD) units responded to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Tomoka Farms Road and Dunn Avenue. When crews arrived at the scene of the accident, they found an SUV approximately 50 yards from the road in the woods. Officials say one person was trapped inside. Firefighters immediately stabilized the vehicle and began extrication and patient care. Two patients were taken to the hospital by Volusia County EMS. Officials say one of those patients was declared a trauma alert. What we don't know The identities of the two people in the car accident and their current medical status have not yet been released. Investigators have not yet shared any details on what led to the crash. What's next The Daytona Beach Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident. The FOX 35 News team has reached out to authorities for more information. This is a developing story. Check back later for more updates. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by the Daytona Beach Fire Department (DBFD) in a social media post on May 31, 2025.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Wildfires break out across Volusia County as drought continues; several agencies responding
The Brief Multiple crews are currently responding to three wildfires that have broken out in Volusia County. Officials said there are no homes in danger, and the fires are nearing containment. There is currently a burn ban in the county due to the ongoing drought. VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - Multiple agencies are currently responding to several wildfires that have broken out across Volusia County. Authorities are currently reporting three small fires in the area. Officials said there are no homes in danger, and the fires are nearing containment. What we know The Volusia County Professional Firefighters Association shared an alert on its social media pages about the fires around 4:15 p.m. on Friday afternoon. Authorities said the three small fires are burning along U.S. 92 between DeLand and Daytona Beach. The fires are located at: Tomoka Farms Road and Halifax, west of Daytona Beach Interstate 95 and U.S. 92, west of Daytona Beach U.S. 92 and West Parkway, near DeLand The Daytona Beach Fire Department has identified one of the fires as a cell tower fire in the area of 1600 West International Speedway Boulevard. Officials said the fire is three acres in size, and three commercial structures were at risk and evacuated. No injuries have been reported. What we don't know It is currently unclear how large the three fires are and when exactly they broke out. What you can do Fire officials are asking drivers to proceed with caution, as there will be smoke in the area. Authorities said crews are working in the areas of International Speedway Boulevard in Deland, Shunz Road and International Speedway Boulevard east of I-95. Officials said the responding organizations include: Volusia County Fire Rescue Daytona Beach Fire Department Port Orange Professional Firefighters Association DeLand Fire Department Florida Forest Service - Bunnell District Dig deeper There is currently a burn ban in the county due to the ongoing drought. The burn ban has been in place since April 16 and is set to remain until further notice. Officials are urging residents to use caution and follow wildfire safety practices, including: Properly disposing of cigarettes Avoiding parking on dry grass Maintaining a defensible space around homes Keep roofs and gutters clear Have fire extinguishers accessible Maintain functional smoke detectors What's next FOX 35 News is on the way to the scene to gather more information on the fires. This is a developing story. Check back later for more updates. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by the Volusia County Professional Firefighters Association in a Facebook post and from the Volusia County Fire Rescue PIO in an email on May 2, 2025.
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
2 injured after car smashes into Daytona Beach business, officials say
The Brief Officials say two people were injured, with one declared a trauma alert, after a car crash on Saturday in Daytona Beach. The crash involved two cars at the intersection of Seabreeze Boulevard and North Peninsula Drive, authorities said. Reports show one of the cars involved in the crash slammed right into local business, Goldfingers Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Two people were injured, with one declared a trauma alert, after officials say a car smashed into a Daytona Beach business on Saturday. What we know The Daytona Beach Fire Department (DBFD) said they responded on April 19 to a motor vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of Seabreeze Boulevard and North Peninsula Drive in Volusia County. When units arrived at the scene of the crash, they found that two cars were involved in the crash. Officials said one of the cars slammed right into local business, Goldfingers Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery. Firefighters said two people were transported to the hospital, with one of the patients declared a trauma alert. What we don't know The current status of the patients is not known. It is unclear how much the total cost of damage to the business is. FOX 35 News has reached out to authorities for more information on the crash. What's next The Daytona Beach Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident. Authorities said the building department has been notified and will assess the damage to the structure. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by the Daytona Beach Fire Department (DBFD) in a Facebook post on April 19, 2025.
