Firefighters spent Sunday still battling flames at Picayune State Forest and prepared to enter day four of the firefight today.
Division of Forestry officials said the 1,200-acre fire off Sabal Palm Road in the forest began about 6 p.m. Friday. Officials think a lightning strike caused the fire.
The fire was never a threat to any homes, but it did consume one small building, thought to have been a shed, officials said.
Division of Forestry officials doused the fire throughout the weekend, using helicopters and an airplane.
As of Sunday evening, the fire was about 70 percent contained, officials said.
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