( CNN ) -- A fast-moving brush fire near Daytona Beach at one point forced the evacuation of 300 homes and spread to 1,000 acres Saturday , Greg Dunn of the Florida Forest Service said . By late Saturday , the blaze was 75 % contained and occupants of most of the homes were allowed to return . Interstate 95 in Volusia County reopened after it was closed in both directions because of the fire and poor visibility , authorities said . Thick smoke rose from the fast-moving fire , which was being fueled by high winds and low humidity , Dunn said , adding he expects the same conditions Sunday . Firefighters from Volusia and Flagler counties , the state forest service and all city fire departments were working to fight the fire , the Volusia County government website said . By Saturday evening , the fire had destroyed two structures -- a barn and a chicken coop , Dunn said . Volusia County Animal Control was helping to evacuate horses and other large animals from the area , the county government said . CNN 's Janet DiGiacomo and Melissa Gray contributed to this report .
NEW : Fire 75 % contained late Saturday ; many allowed back home . NEW : Interstate 95 in Volusia County is reopened . The fire is burning near Daytona Beach . High winds and low humidity are helping the fire move quickly .