Fires breakout across Central Florida, closing I-95 and impacting Daytona 500

Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel on Feb 15, 2026

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On Sunday several brush fires broke out across the region and closed heavily congested interstates and county roads as officials say it will impact Daytona 500 goers.

In Volusia County, Interstate 95 closed in both directions between Interstate 4 and State Road 400 in Daytona Beach and State Road 421 in Port Orange on Sunday afternoon due to a wildfire that began with a vehicle fire along the interstate, Florida Highway Patrol said.

By 4:30 p.m. all southbound lanes of I-95 in Volusia County reopened, FHP said.

The fire along I-95 also included four small brush fires totaling 10 acres, according to a press release by Volusia County. The fire burned 20 vehicles at the Crazy Horse Campground near the Daytona Flea & Farmers Market. This portion of the fire is now under control, the county said.

But the fire is expected to affect traffic as racegoers leave the Daytona International Speedway following the Daytona 500.

“Firefighters are monitoring conditions in nearby neighborhoods,” Volusia County said in their news release. “No evacuations are necessary at this time.”

In Osceola County, a brush fire broke out Sunday afternoon near Avenue A in Intercession City near South Poinciana Boulevard, according to a news release from Osceola County Fire Rescue.

The agency asked drivers to avoid the area and exercise caution when driving nearby due to heavy smoke and high-risk wildfire conditions.

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