There are Currently 127 Active Wildfires in Florida

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and the Florida Forest Service announced today that 2,163 wildfires have burned over 170,000 acres in Florida this year, with 127 active wildfires burning as of today, May 15, 2017. Current conditions by county, burn bans, and helpful tips regarding wildfires in Florida can be found on our Current Fire Conditions webpage.

“Even with rain across large parts of Florida over the weekend, Florida is still experiencing drought conditions and elevated wildfire danger – and will continue to for some time,” Commissioner Adam H. Putnam said. “Residents and visitors need to pay attention to and comply with local burn bans and should take every precaution to help prevent wildfire.”

Conditions are forecast to get even drier and warmer into late spring and early summer. May is traditionally one of the driest months of the year in Florida, and that is the expectation for 2017. Commissioner Putnam asked Governor Scott to issue an executive order on April 11, 2017, in order to provide full resources to combat wildfires. The last time a similar executive order was issued was in June 2011.

Forecast wildfire danger for May 15, 2017:

Forecast wildfire danger for May 15, 2017

Active wildfires in Florida:

Active wildfires in Florida

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