Volusia County Boardwalk Fire Extinguished with Helicopter Assistance
A fire on a wooden boardwalk was extinguished by deputies, with a helicopter seen dropping water on the flames in Volusia County.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 28, 2026 —
A fire that ignited on a wooden boardwalk in Volusia County has been successfully extinguished. Law enforcement deputies responded to the scene to combat the blaze.
During the firefighting efforts, a helicopter was observed actively participating by dropping water onto the flames. The involvement of the helicopter suggests a significant fire requiring aerial support to supplement the ground operations conducted by the deputies.
The exact date and time of the incident were not immediately available. Further details regarding the cause of the fire, the specific location of the boardwalk, the extent of damage, or any potential injuries were not provided in the available summary.
The prompt response from deputies and the deployment of aerial resources were instrumental in bringing the fire under control. The condition of the boardwalk following the incident remains unclear.
Story summarized from the original created by Sara Kitchin on www.wfla.com, see more information here.
