FFS Perry

Florida Forest Service Public Information Officer for the Perry District (Taylor, Dixie, Madison & Lafayette Counties)

[FFS Perry @FFS_Perry]

WHERE: 15 miles north of Cross City. Lafayette County CREW: 72
ACRES: 2,200
CONT: 93%
EQUIP: 5 tractor-plow units, 4 hvy dozers + 9 brush trucks
Perry District staff will resume command of operations today. This is the final update on this fire barring significant developments.

[FFS Perry @FFS_Perry]

WHERE: 15 miles north of Cross City. Lafayette County
CREW: 72
ACRES: 2,200
CONT: 93%
EQUIP: 10 tractor-plow units & heavy dozers, 4 brush trucks + specialized equipment
Essential firefighting personnel will remain assigned to the fire as operations are returned to local unit.

[FFS Perry @FFS_Perry]

South Canal Fire Update – May 11, 2026
WHERE: 15 miles north of Cross City. Lafayette County
CREWS: 138
ACRES: 2,200
CONT: 59%
EQUIP: 42 tractor-plow units & hvy dozers, specialized equip.
Containment increases as work continues. Details below

[FFS Perry @FFS_Perry]

South Canal Fire Update – May 10, 2026
WHERE: 15 miles north of Cross City. Lafayette County
CREWS: 99
ACRES: 2,200
CONT: 37%
EQUIP: 42 tractor-plows & hvy dozers, 4 brush trucks, specialized equipment
Conditions are good for minimal fire behavior, little growth. Details below

[FFS Perry @FFS_Perry]

South Canal Fire Update – May 9, 2026
WHERE: 15 miles north of Cross City. Lafayette Co.
ACRES: 2,200
CONTAINMENT: 20%
PERSONNEL: 85
EQUIP: 30 tractor-plow units
Firefighters are working directly along the fire’s edge where safe to do so to stop the fire's spread.
Details below

[FFS Perry @FFS_Perry]

South Canal Fire Update – May 8, 2026
Location: 15 miles north of Cross City. Lafayette County.
Acres: 1,600
Containment: 10%
Fire officials are working closely with the Lafayette Co. Sheriff and there are no structures threatened and no evacuations in place.
Details below

[Florida Forest Service @FLForestService]

Florida's year-round #wildfire season peaks in April and May. It's extremely important for residents to be ready.

🔥 Be aware of weather conditions.
🔥 Be cautious of any outdoor burning.
🔥 Be ready for the next wildfire.

Learn more at https://t.co/guJFtjhLql

[Florida Forest Service @FLForestService]

Do not fly drones near wildfires. Flying drones over or near wildfires could cause injury or death to firefighters and hamper suppression operations.
Individuals who interfere with wildfire suppression efforts may be subject to civil penalties and criminal prosecution.

[NWS Tallahassee @NWSTallahassee]

As conditions remain dry, we've already seen an uptick in wildfires across the area lately. Do you part, exercise caution with any outdoor activities remotely related to fire. Watch out for reduced visibilities as well due to smoke, and fog potential overnight. #FLwx #ALwx #GAwx

[Florida Forest Service @FLForestService]

🔥 Florida knows the power of prescribed fire, and we are committed to continuing a practice established by those who came before us and is critical to the future of our state.

Learn more at https://t.co/FEVap4QuHW and let your neighbors know!

[Florida Forest Service @FLForestService]

The @NWS is predicting an active #wildfire season in the coming months. @SWFWMD land managers are working hard to complete their annual burn plan before conditions become too dry to conduct prescribed burns safely and responsibly. Read on: https://t.co/FlkPWZ2thF

[Florida Forest Service @FLForestService]

DYK Florida's prescribed fire program burns over 2 MILLION acres on average each year?

Prescribed fire is essential to powering Florida's economy, sustaining the ecosystems and supporting the state's infrastructure. Read on: https://t.co/2XIJ9YXHpI

#PrescribedFireAwarenessWeek

[Florida Forest Service @FLForestService]

🔥 Prescribed Fire Awareness Week
Prescribed fire is the most valuable tool we have to manage Florida’s fire-dependent & fire-prone landscapes. With a long-term, sustained approach, we can significantly reduce the chances of catastrophic wildfires & maintain healthy forests.

[Florida Forest Service @FLForestService]

🌳 "Plant trees. They give us two of the most crucial elements for our survival: oxygen and books." - Whitney Brown

Florida is home to more than 175 Tree City USA communities. Learn more about this program and Florida #ArborDay at https://t.co/E5iwV0Pidk.

[Southern Group of State Foresters @SGSF_Forests]

BLOG: https://t.co/XPnibHPxj8
Projections show 23M southern forest acres gone in under 40 yrs. SGSF Chair & VA State Forester, Rob Farrell, shares what we can do to fight back. #SouthernForests #forestproud #KeepingForests @forestryva @stateforesters @keepingforests @forestproud

[Florida Forest Service @FLForestService]

With the risk for wildfire throughout our state higher than normal this year, it’s important to be wildfire ready! Get wildfire safety tips and learn how to prepare your home and yard at https://t.co/xF23F3YrwB.

[FFS Okeechobee @FFS_Okeechobee]

Did you know that Insects and diseases can hitchhike on trees and holiday greenery? If you still have your Christmas tree and other holiday centerpieces such as wreaths and boughs, make sure to dispose of them properly. For more information, follow the article below.

[Florida Forest Service @FLForestService]

Florida’s landscape is a fire-adapted ecosystem, which means it depends on recurring fire to renew the forest and habitats that support native plant and animal species. Great work with our partners today. #PrescribedFire

[Florida Forest Service @FLForestService]

Don’t let your Christmas tree fuel a wildfire! As the holiday season comes to an end, be sure to dispose of your tree safely. Learn more: https://t.co/PyoOxK5yaH

[Florida Forest Service @FLForestService]

🔥 Florida knows the power of prescribed fire. It’s the most valuable tool we have to manage Florida’s fire-dependent and fire-prone landscapes. View yesterday’s press conference with Commissioner @NikkiFriedFL here: https://t.co/Mfm7tSu6DZ