A wildfire burning near the US Highway 98 is picture, in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, U.S, May 6, 2020. in this still image taken from the social media video. Ryan Debran/via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT.
From Ash to Action: Florida Shifts Gears with 157-Acre Prescribed Burn as Historic Drought Eases
Florida has spent months battling wildfires during one of the worst droughts in its history. Just as the water tables finally start bouncing back and the smoky haze clears out, […]
Brush fire in Venice, Florida, Friday, June 5, 2026
41-Acre Brush Fire in Venice Completely Contained After Forcing Evacuations
On Friday, June 5, 2026, a brush fire tore through the Stoneybrook area in Venice, forcing residents from at least ten homes to evacuate. Sarasota County firefighters rushed to Tempest […]
Florida’s wildfire season isn’t wrapping up soon.
Florida Wildfire Threat to Extend Into Late Summer Amid Severe Drought
Florida’s wildfire season isn’t wrapping up soon. The Florida Forest Service warns dangerous conditions will stretch into the late summer months, not just the traditional dry period. Almost 2,000 wildfires […]
Statewide Fire Danger Remains High
Statewide Fire Danger Remains High While Sarasota Lifts, Then Reinstates Burn Ban
Sarasota County temporarily lifted its burn ban, as wildfires are still flaring up across Florida. As of Friday morning, 82 wildfires have scorched nearly 7,800 acres statewide, fueled by dry […]
Florida’s wildfire season is kicking into high gear.
Southwest Florida’s Fire Season Goes Full Force as Dry Air Meets Rapid Cooling
Florida’s wildfire season is kicking into high gear. What started with warnings for the north and northeast parts of the state on Saturday is sliding south. By Sunday, Tampa Bay […]
The current drought is setting the stage for a dangerous fire season.
Florida Forest Service Warns: 2026 Fire Season Could Be Severe, Especially SW Florida
The Florida Forest Service isn’t hiding its concern about the 2026 fire season, especially when it comes to Southwest Florida. By mid-February, the state’s in the grip of its worst […]
Florida firefighters prepare for brushfires due to drought
Firefighters Brace for a Record-Breaking Fire Season in Southwest Florida
Southwest Florida sits on edge, waiting for the smallest spark. Firefighters know the region’s ready to burn. A year-long drought, worse than anything Florida’s seen in over two decades, has […]
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