Evacuation orders lifted as firefighters contain blazes

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This photo, captured by Stella Trent, shows a large plume of smoke arising in the distance in Mixon. The Jacksonville Fire Department battled a large fire in Mixon on Wednesday afternoon. Fire Chief Paul White said the department fought the fire into Thursday morning and all houses threatened were saved.


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