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1 week ago

Thunderstorms aid battle against massive Big Cypress wildfire, now at 35,000 acres Evening storms brought over half an inch of rain to the southern areas of the Big Cypress National wildfire, offering much-needed relief to firefighters. Despite the help, the Collier County blaze has...

COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA: “Thunderstorms aid battle against massive Big Cypress wildfire, now at 35,000 acres” www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/... - CBS News Miami

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1 week ago

Rain brings some relief to 35,000-acre wildfire, more showers possible this week Recent downpours aided firefighters as a massive wildfire reached 27% containment, but lightning and shifting weather patterns may impact efforts. Forecasters predict more showers and warn of changing...

COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA: “Rain brings some relief to 35,000-acre wildfire, more showers possible this week” www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/... - CBS News Miami

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2 weeks ago

Big Cypress Wildfire spreads amid Florida drought as do threats A major wildfire rages in the Big Cypress region of southwest Florida, threatening the Everglades amid extreme drought. Smoke, road closures, and wildlife impacts are escalating.

FLORIDA: “Big Cypress Wildfire spreads amid Florida drought as do threats” www.news-press.com/videos/news/... - News-Press

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2 weeks ago

What is a red flag warning? Florida counties with wildfire warnings A red flag warning is in effect for six Florida counties today, Thursday, Feb. 26, signaling increased wildfire risk due to dry, windy conditions.

FLORIDA: “What is a red flag warning? Florida counties with wildfire warnings” www.yahoo.com/news/article... - @yahoonews.com

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2 weeks ago

Crews in Florida battle a 25,000-acre wildfire near 'Alligator Alcatraz' Crews in South Florida were trying to contain a wildfire in Big Cypress National Preserve that had burned more than 25,000 acres (100 square kilometers) near the immigration detention facility known a...

FLORIDA: “Crews in Florida battle a 25,000-acre wildfire near ‘Alligator Alcatraz’” halifax.citynews.ca/2026/02/25/c... - @citynewshalifax.bsky.social

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1 month ago

Lake Okeechobee wildfire 100% contained after scorching 8,000 acres The First Point Fire near Lake Okeechobee is now 100% contained, the Florida Forest Service confirmed Friday night, after scorching more than 8,000 acres.On Thu

“OKEECHOBEE, Fla. (CBS12) — The First Point Fire near Lake Okeechobee is now 100% contained, the Florida Forest Service confirmed Friday night, after scorching more than 8,000 acres.” cbs12.com/news/local/o... - CBS12

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1 month ago

Smoke from Florida wildfire could continue for days Thousands of acres have already burned

FLORIDA: “The burning acreage is visible in Port St. Lucie and possibly other areas of the Treasure Coast” www.tcpalm.com/story/news/l... - TC Palm

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1 month ago

Wildfire burns 4,000 acres near Lake Okeechobee A large fire in the lake bed of Lake Okeechobee has burned more than 4,000 acres on Friday afternoon.

FLORIDA: “Wildfire burns 4,000 acres near Lake Okeechobee” ca.news.yahoo.com/wildfire-bur... - @yahoocanada.bsky.social

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1 month ago

Florida’s perfect storm for a dangerous wildfire season 2025 was the driest year in over a decade for the Sunshine State. The lack of perception has been felt hard in Southwest Florida, where current extreme drought conditions are the worst since 2001.

FLORIDA: “According to a weather summary report from the National Weather Service, 2025 was the driest year in over a decade for the Sunshine State.” www.wgcu.org/environment/... - @wgcunews.bsky.social

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1 month ago

Fire officials warn Florida could be headed toward dangerous wildfire season as dry conditions worsen Officials point to worsening drought conditions and dry swamps that would normally hold water this time of year.

FLORIDA: “Fire officials warn Florida could be headed toward dangerous wildfire season as dry conditions worsen” www.wtsp.com/article/news... - 10 Tampa Bay News

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1 month ago

I-95 closed both ways in southern Brevard as wildfire smoke slashes visibility I-95 is shut down in both directions in southern Brevard County due to a raging wildfire causing low-visibility.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA: “I-95 is shut down in both directions in southern Brevard County due to a raging wildfire, causing low-visibility.” cbs12.com/news/local/i... - CBS12 News

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1 month ago

“Florida wildfire in Savannas Preserve State Park under investigation” www.tcpalm.com/story/news/l... - Treasure Coast News

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3 months ago

Florida Forestry crews returned Sunday to inspect forest fire scene and restore utilities Surf Road reopens after a 25–30 acre wildfire. Crews worked Sunday to repair burned internet lines and confirm the area is safe.

“PANACEA, Fla. (WTXL) — A wildfire south of Surf Road prompted a response from officials just after 1 p.m. Saturday.” www.wtxl.com/panacea/wild... - WTXL Tallahassee

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10 months ago

Know the zones. Learn how you can protect your home from wildfires There are actions you can take now to help protect your home from brush fires.

FLORIDA: “Know the zones. Learn how you can protect your home from wildfires” www.tcpalm.com/picture-gall... - Treasure Coast News

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10 months ago

Number of wildfires in Florida increases to 71, burning 3,000 acres. See map for locations There were 71 wildfires burning in Florida on April 17, affecting more than 3,000 acres.

ICYMI: “There were 71 wildfires currently burning in Florida on Thursday, April 17, affecting more than 3,000 acres, according to the Florida Forest Service. Most are contained.” www.news-press.com/story/news/2... - News-Press.

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11 months ago

Drought, wind, and debris from recent hurricanes are stoking fires across the US In North Carolina, wildfires stoked by unusually dry air and debris from last year’s Hurricane Helene are burning out of control. In Florida, there are dozens of blazes, including one that scorched ab...

“Drought, wind, and debris from recent hurricanes are stoking fires across the US” www.timescolonist.com/weather-news... - @timescolonist.bsky.social

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11 months ago

NASCAR Cup series going on as scheduled as wildfire fight continues As crews work to tackle the 344 Fire, thousands of people are heading to Homestead this weekend for the NASCAR Cup Series. Windy conditions were a concern as the fire burned tens of thousands of acres...

“NASCAR Cup series going on as scheduled as wildfire fight continues” www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/n... - NBC 6 South Florida

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11 months ago

Miami-Dade Brush Fire Grows, Road Remains Closed - Videos from The Weather Channel Here’s the very latest on a large brush fire that spread rapidly amid dry, windy conditions in South Florida. Named the 344 Fire, it’s burning in southern Miami-Dade County and has prompted several ro...

And so what of the #344Fire in Far South Florida? It has wrecked havoc on travel to the Keys and is said to be only 30% contained. The 24K ac. fire is burning in what might normally be a swamp! #wildfire #wildfires #Florida #FLwx #FLfire
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11 months ago

Motorists Drive by Wildfire Burning Along Reopened Route From Florida Keys A brush fire forced the shutdown of the two main roads connecting the Florida Keys to mainland Miami-Dade County on March 18, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.By Tuesday night, the sher...

“Motorists Drive by Wildfire Burning Along Reopened Route From Florida Keys” uk.news.yahoo.com/motorists-dr... - Yahoo! News UK

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11 months ago

Traffic Cameras Capture Wildfire Burning in Southwest Miami-Dade Part of US-1 and Card Sound Road, connecting the mainland of South Florida to the Keys, were closed on Tuesday, March 18, as a fire burnt in Florida’s in Miami-Dade area.Footage captured by a live cam...

“Part of US-1 and Card Sound Road, connecting the mainland of South Florida to the Keys, were closed on Tuesday, March 18, as a fire burnt in Florida’s in Miami-Dade area.” uk.news.yahoo.com/traffic-came... - Yahoo! News UK

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11 months ago

Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago warned of "rapidly" spreading wildfires NWS Miami, which services Palm Beach County, issued a red flag warning for the first time in more than two years.

“Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago Warned of 'Rapidly' Spreading Wildfires” www.newsweek.com/donald-trump... - @newsweek.com

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1 year ago

Crews: Large brush fire prompting evacuations in North Port The fire is currently burning in the area of Sultan Avenue and Lown Street, North Port Fire Rescue said in a Facebook post.

NORTH PORT, Florida — A three-alarm large brush fire is prompting evacuations in #NorthPort, according to fire officials. www.wtsp.com/article/news... - WTSP

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