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

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
April - July, 2012

County Burn Bans

Burn Bans Map (pdf, 338k)
Note: Burn bans are enacted by local county governments. Please contact your local county agency for details and up-to-the-minute changes.
Find out about the Fire Danger Index Find out about the Keetch Byram Drought Index

Current Wildfires

Active Wildfires Map
(pdf, 550k)
Forestry Fire Management Information System (FMIS) Map opens a new window
About Fire Management (FMIS)

Media Resources

Public Information Officers
Public Safety Announcements:
Arson Awareness
Avisos para la Seguridad Pública:
Concientización para la Prevención de Incendios Premeditados

Wildfire Statistics

YTD 2012 Wildfires

January 1- May 13
  • Number of Wildfires:
    State:1,848
    Federal:78
  • Acres Burned:
    State:39,644
    Federal:44,793
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.
Florida Forest Service Shield
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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