Overview
- The sheriff's office said Deputy Steven Bruner died Saturday after a medical emergency shortly after his shift.
- During his shift, he helped evacuate residents in the Mossy Pond/Baker Road area threatened by the wildfire.
- County emergency officials report the fire at 550 acres with 80% containment as of Monday morning.
- Emergency managers say at least 12 structures were impacted, with utility crews replacing damaged poles and restoring power.
- The Florida Forest Service is using tractors and aircraft to hold lines, a countywide burn ban remains in place during severe drought, and Rep. Neal Dunn publicly honored Bruner.