#NationalFire

National Drought Mitigation Center

@droughtcenter.bsky.social

1 week ago

USDM Hot Topic March 5, 2026: Florida is 100% in moderate drought or worse for the second week in a row. Severe drought or worse remained at 87.54%. Extreme drought rose from 67.39% to 70.51%. The Drought Severity and Coverage Index, which is a number that represents the extent and severity of drought, increased from 355 to 358 of 500. For more statistics, please refer to the US Drought Monitor website: droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

Florida is completely covered in moderate to extreme drought. These conditions are hindering firefighting efforts in the Big Cypress National Preserve, where the National Fire has burned 35,000 acres as of March 5.

#Drought #Drought2026 #US #Florida #NationalFire

BC Wildfire Weekly - Wildfires + More

@bcwildfirewkly.bsky.social

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

#BigCypressNationalPreserve #CollierCounty #Florida #FLFire #FLWx #NationalFire

Michael Barthel

@mibawi.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Wildfire Map Spotlight: #NationalFire, Florida

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Michael Barthel

@mibawi.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

#Florida > The #NationalFire south of FL-29 & I-75, Immokalee in Collier County is reported 25,000 acres und 0% contained.

It looks like Gov. Ron De Santis state is currently on fire. Probably due to neglected forest management!
May, they need help in Florida?

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