Florida Forest Service officials and first responders continue to assess damages and monitor the wildfire that started in Hungryland Thursday afternoon. "We reevaluate the situation, we reassess...we put water on areas that are still smoldering," said Miguel Navarez, the public information officer for Florida Forest Service. Officials said they got a call around 1 p.m. on Thursday, to which they discovered the fire was around 50 acres. By 10 p.m., the wildfire had expanded to about 800 acres and was 100% contained. Crews were battling winds as they were working to extinguish the flames. "We have tankers out here to bring in just large amounts of water. We do have canals out here ... pull water out of those canals," said District Chief Joshua Shell of Martin County Fire Rescue.While the cause of the fire remains under investigation, officials say the drought has played a major role in instigating the wildfire. "To get to this point to have something this significant, it’s not surprising just due to the weather conditions. But we have been very, very lucky on that end," Navarez said. "The response times were quick, and I think that’s what’s helped us get ahead of it even though it grew in a large area. It's still hard to work around these canals and the area that it's in," Snell said. Residents were also waiting to get back to their properties near Hungryland. "I’ve been out here since this morning to see if they can open this gate," Julian Hoffman said. Video below: A look as crews battled the fireHe told WPBF 25 News that he and his family waited about 10 hours on Thursday, in hopes that they would be let back onto their property. "Can’t even go save your stuff that was out there yesterday," he said. "How are you going to sleep not knowing if all your stuff burned down, you know? You don’t know."Hoffman said his friend lost everything on his property due to the wildfire. "Took his electric bike and rode it in there this morning. He lost all of his stuff ... his rifles because he’s a hunter … all of his generators. Two complete camps with refrigerators, AC, just all that burnt to the ground," he said. While experts said the fire started farther away from the main roads, they're asking drivers to remain vigilant. "When you’re driving in the area, especially if you have health conditions, just be aware it’s going to be a bit smoky. Keep your windows up when you’re driving along the area. Keep the AC and the air circulated mode," Navarez said."The winds shift, which are predicted to again this afternoon," Shell said. "It could shift over and blow over the road. So be careful when you’re driving. Follow us on social: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok