Florida Forest Service

Protecting Florida from the dangers of wildfire & managing the forest resources through a stewardship ethic to assure they are available for future generations.

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WILDFIRES VS. TROPICAL DOWNPOURS 🌧️🔥: Following a highly active and dangerous start to the wildfire season, recent rainfall has created a "major blessing" for the Sunshine State. Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson joins FOX Weather to explain how the upcoming tropical downpours will make a big difference to the state's active blazes.

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🔥 Wildfire Update: 5/12; 11:30 a.m. 🔥

The 172 Avenue Fire in southeast Miami-Dade remains at 300 acres with 50% containment.

The Max Road Fire in Broward County is 11,339 acres with 70% containment.

Follow @FFS_Everglade18 for further updates.

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🔥 Wildfire Update: 5/11; 4:30 p.m. 🔥

The 172 Avenue Fire in southeast Miami-Dade is now at 300 acres with 50% containment.

The Max Road Fire in Broward County is 11,000 acres with 50% containment.

[Florida Forest Service @FLForestService]

🔥 Wildfire Update: 5/11; 4:30 p.m. 🔥

The 172 Avenue Fire in southeast Miami-Dade is now at 300 acres with 50% containment.

The Max Road Fire in Broward County is 11,000 acres with 50% containment.

[Florida Forest Service @FLForestService]

🔥Pair of Wildfires Impacting South Florida🔥

Two fires that started over the weekend in South Florida are continuing to grow Monday as suppression efforts continue. Both fires are producing smoke that could lead to reduced visibility, but containment operations are increasing.

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🔥Pair of Wildfires Impacting South Florida🔥

Two fires that started over the weekend in South Florida are continuing to grow Monday as suppression efforts continue. Both fires are producing smoke that could lead to reduced visibility, but containment operations are increasing.

[Florida Forest Service @FLForestService]

For wildfire prevention and preparation tips, visit https://t.co/guJFtjhLql.
For up-to-date information on current wildfire conditions in Florida, visit https://t.co/zd8o0oAp3Q.

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Florida’s already active fire season likely will extend further into the summer, according to @NIFC_Fire outlooks. Florida’s peak wildfire season usually encompasses April to June. Unfortunately, the state is expected to see more above-average wildfire potential in July & August.

[Florida Forest Service @FLForestService]

In just over four months of 2026, Florida has already tallied almost 2,000 wildfires and over 120,000 acres burned throughout the state. Over the past 10 years, Florida has averaged about 2,675 wildfires and just over 140,000 acres burned per year.

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For wildfire prevention and preparation tips, visit https://t.co/guJFtjhLql.

For up-to-date information on current wildfire conditions in Florida, visit https://t.co/zd8o0oAp3Q.

[Florida Forest Service @FLForestService]

Despite recent rains, drought continues to plague Florida as the peak of wildfire season looms. 48 of our 67 counties have declared a county-wide burn ban as May begins. FFS is urging everyone to follow any county-imposed burn ban, which prohibits unauthorized outdoor burning.

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Remembering Jason Norman

Florida Forest Service Forest Ranger Jason Norman, a dedicated public servant and fixture of the agency for over two decades, passed away Saturday due to a medical emergency. Please keep his family, friends, and coworkers in your thoughts and prayers.

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🚫 If You Fly, We Can’t 🚫

One critical part of a successful firefighting operation is making sure the skies are clear for firefighting aircraft.

Help protect those working to keep our communities safe – “If You Fly, We Can’t.”

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Stay alert and adhere to any local guidelines. For up-to-date information on current wildfire conditions in Florida, visit https://t.co/zd8o0oAp3Q.

For wildfire prevention tips, visit https://t.co/guJFtjhLql.

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🚩New Red Flag Warnings in Effect🚩
Drought conditions, low humidity, and winds have led @NWS to issue Red Flag Warnings for most inland regions in northeast, central & southwest Florida. Officials do not recommend any outdoor burning. 38 Florida counties have current burn bans

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🔥4:30 p.m. Update🔥
Crews Road Fire: 2,000 acres; 5% containment
Railroad Complex Fire: 1,000; 5%
Airtankers made fire-retardant drops Monday while newly arrived “Super Scooper” aircraft collected and dropped water from the St. John’s River. FFS Bell 212 copters also on scene.

[Florida Forest Service @FLForestService]

A large wildfire is affecting two FFS districts at 2,700 acres along the eastern border of Putnam & Clay counties.
North in Clay County, the Crews Road Fire is 1,700 acres with 0% containment.
South in Putnam County, the Railroad Complex Fire is 1,000 acres and 5% containment.

[Florida Forest Service @FLForestService]

Stay alert and adhere to any local guidelines. For up-to-date information on current wildfire conditions in Florida, visit https://t.co/zd8o0oAp3Q.

For wildfire prevention tips, visit https://t.co/guJFtjhLql.

[Florida Forest Service @FLForestService]

🚩Red Flag Warning🚩
Drought conditions, low humidity and winds have led @NWS to issue Red Flag Warnings for most of North Florida today and much of Central and Southwest Florida tomorrow. Officials do not recommend any outdoor burning; 32 Florida counties have current burn bans.

[Florida Forest Service @FLForestService]

Resources on scene include 15 firefighting tractor-plow units creating firebreak contingency lines, with other crews patrolling the perimeter. Air resources include two airtankers making fire-retardant drops, two helicopters assisting with bucket drops, and fixed-wing recon.

[Florida Forest Service @FLForestService]

A large wildfire is affecting two FFS districts at 2,700 acres along the eastern border of Putnam & Clay counties.
North in Clay County, the Crews Road Fire is 1,700 acres with 0% containment.
South in Putnam County, the Railroad Complex Fire is 1,000 acres and 5% containment.

[Florida Forest Service @FLForestService]

For further updates, please follow @FFS_cafc

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🔥Wildfire Update🔥
FFS is working to suppress the wildfire on Picayune Strand State Forest. FFS has 30 personnel on scene & 75 resources to battle the fire. There are also 2 helicopters and 2 air tankers making drops on the blaze.
Location: Naples
Acres: 1,733
Containment: 60%