VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — On Thursday morning, Volusia County Fire Rescue stated it has contained the 270-acre wildfire near New Smyrna Beach that officials stated could have been started by a powerline.

Both the Volusia County Fire Rescue and the Florida Forest Service were battling the fire that sparked Tuesday near Ranchette and Holly roads. By Wednesday night, it was 95% contained.

"VCFR is not actively working or monitoring any brush fires at this time. All brush fires are out," stated an official with the fire rescue to Spectrum News on early Thursday morning.

Volusia County Fire Chief Joe King said on Wednesay they believe a powerline might have sparked the fire, but they are still looking into the cause.

King said the crews are facing dry conditions and winds as the drought index reaches 520. 

Learn more about the drought index here.

Volusia County also issued an outdoor burn ban on Tuesday because of the unusually high drought indicators.

The ban took effect just after 12 a.m. Wednesday and it applies to the county’s unincorporated areas, Oak Hill, Lake Helen, and Pierson.

“And the burn ban, it says, you know, don’t throw cigarettes out of a moving car. You know, make sure when you’re cooking outside that you’re cooking a regulare grill, and you don’t leae it unattended. You know, it’s just be smart, you know? Especially with any type of open flame because people don’t realize how fast it’ll go,” King said.

As of Wednesday afternoon, crews were still working to get the fire 100% contained.