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WTXL Question Center: EOC response to fire and next steps for them

WTXL Question Center: EOC response to fire and next steps for them
WTXL Question Center: EOC response to fire and next steps for them
Posted at 4:20 PM, Jul 19, 2018
and last updated 2018-07-19 16:20:00-04

MIDWAY, Fla. (WTXL) -  People in Eastpoint are still reeling after flames tore through their neighborhood last month. 

The fire destroyed 36 homes and burned more than 800 acres. 

Wildfire victims and people from several organizations, to include Franklin's Promise Coalition, the Franklin County Emergency Response Team, and Duke Energy, were here at WTXL to answer your phone calls and take donations. 

Jennifer Daniels explained what Emergency Operations Center does during times of crisis, how they responded to the wildfire, and the next steps in the recovery process.