Adam H. Putnam, Commissioner    -    James R. Karels, Director
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Wildfire Information

Wildfires in Florida occur at all times of the year. This informational page is designed to provide you with the most current information available regarding wildfires in Florida.

Current Conditions

Fire Weather Outlook

County Burn Bans

  • Glades

Temporary Fire Restriction

Big Cypress Preserve
* Voluntary ban
Burn Bans Map (pdf, 347k)
Note: LOCAL Burn Bans are enacted by county governments – State Bans are enacted by state government and cover larger areas, this page will publish any statewide or regional ban if and when it becomes necessary.
Find out about the Fire Danger Index Find out about the Keetch Byram Drought Index

Current Wildfires

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About Fire Management (FMIS)

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Media Resources

Public Information Officers

Wildfire Statistics

YTD 2013 Wildfires

January 1 - May 12
  • Number of Wildfires:
    State:1,318
    Federal:64
  • Acres Burned:
    State:20,568
    Federal:6,428
Wildland Fire Activity Daily Reports
Year-to-Date Rainfall in Florida
Significant Florida Fires: 1981-2008

Fire Safety

Escaped debris burning is one of the leading causes of wildfires in Florida...
Know the Law Before You Strike That Match

Report Arson

Call 1/ 800 342- 5869 or contact the local Florida Forest Service Field Office
Find out about the Florida Forestry Arson Alert Association. Florida's Forestry Arson Alert Association offers rewards for information leading to an arrest.

Additional Information

Smoke/Air Quality:

Travel/Roads:

National Fire Maps

Other Maps

  • ESRI Wildfire Map: Interactive map to view continuously updated U.S. wildfire information.
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Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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