Florida Forest Service- Jacksonville District

06/05/2026

COUNTY: Clay

Camp Blanding Joint Training Center will be conducting an 80-acre prescribed burning operation today, June 5, 2026, for Silviculture--Hazardous Fuel Removal. Today's burning operation will take place just east of SR-100 and west of SR-21, south of Lowery Lake. Please use caution if you are in the area.

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06/04/2026

County: Clay

The Florida Forest Service - Jacksonville Forestry Center has dispatched a firefighting tractor-plow unit to a brush fire in Jennings State Forest. The brush fire is estimated to be 3-4 acres and slow moving. No structures are being threatened at this time. If you are in the area, please exercise caution.

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05/28/2026

05/13/2026

Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson highlighted new findings from a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences study demonstrating that Florida’s forest industry supported more than 103,000 jobs and generated nearly $29 billion in total economic output in 2023, reinforcing the industry’s vital role in the state’s economy and rural communities.

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/2s3mzb22

05/07/2026

05/06/2026

05/04/2026

Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the Florida Forest Service are reminding Floridians how they can help report suspicious fire activity in Florida’s wildlands and forests during Arson Awareness Week, May 3-9, 2026. Much of the state is under county-mandated burn bans as May begins, and the state has had a busy wildfire season with over 1,900 wildfires already recorded, burning almost 120,000 acres.

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/y559yy24

05/04/2026

Did you know arson on wooded lands costs Florida taxpayers millions of dollars each year? It’s a felony and is punishable by a fine of up to $5,000, five years in prison, or both.
Florida is already in a historic drought this year, and arson is a serious crime that not only threatens property and our natural resources, but it also risks the lives of our citizens and our wildland firefighters. Our department does not tolerate anyone who purposefully endangers the lives of Floridians, and we are committed to bringing arsonists to justice. If you see suspicious activity, help protect the lives of citizens and first responders by reporting it.

Did you know arson on wooded lands costs Florida taxpayers millions of dollars each year? It’s a felony and is punishable by a fine of up to $5,000, five years in prison, or both.

Florida is already in a historic drought this year, and arson is a serious crime that not only threatens property and our natural resources, but it also risks the lives of our citizens and our wildland firefighters. Our department does not tolerate anyone who purposefully endangers the lives of Floridians, and we are committed to bringing arsonists to justice. If you see suspicious activity, help protect the lives of citizens and first responders by reporting it.

05/01/2026

🚨 Burn Bans Blanket Majority of the State 🚨

Despite some recent rains, drought conditions continue to plague Florida as the peak of the state’s wildfire season looms. As a result, 48 of the state’s 67 counties have declared a county-wide burn ban as May begins.

The Florida Forest Service is urging every Floridian to follow any county-imposed burn ban, which prohibits unauthorized outdoor burning. The state’s dry season lasts through June, and any fire that starts during these conditions – including drought, high winds, and low humidity – could quickly get out of control and be a danger to property or lives.

Florida has experienced over 1,900 wildfires since January 1, burning nearly 120,000 acres.

An active burn ban prohibits activities such as campfires, bonfires, burning yard debris, and other open fires. These bans do not include outdoor burning authorized by the Florida Forest Service.

For wildfire prevention and preparation tips, visit BeWildfireReadyFL.com.

For up-to-date information on current wildfire conditions in Florida, visit https://tinyurl.com/mt94pdfa.