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Florida wildfire map

Fires and other heat sources seen by NASA satellites in the last 72 hours in Florida.

High confidence Nominal Source: NASA FIRMS (VIIRS)
Smoke & air quality
54Moderate
Highest now: Fort Pierce, FL. Source: AirNow.
Fire weather
No Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch is in effect in Florida.
Florida · 24 h 159 detections 17 high confidence · newest 1 h ago
Florida · 48 h 264 detections 21 high confidence · newest 1 h ago
Florida · 72 h 336 detections 21 high confidence · newest 1 h ago

Detection groups in FloridaDetection groups near you

NEAREST PLACEFROM PLACEDISTANCEDETECTIONSNEWESTCONFIDENCE
Lloyd, FL 3 mi5 km E 16 1 h ago High
Blountstown, FL 11 mi17 km SW 15 1 h ago High
Monticello, FL 6 mi10 km NE 11 1 h ago High
Lawtey, FL 3 mi4 km E 11 2 h ago Nominal
Pine Lakes, FL 4 mi6 km S 9 2 h ago High
Yulee, FL 5 mi8 km S 8 2 h ago Nominal
Avon Park, FL 5 mi8 km NW 7 2 h ago Nominal
Center Hill, FL 5 mi8 km N 6 2 h ago Nominal
Mayo, FL 7 mi11 km E 6 2 h ago Nominal
Connerton, FL 6 mi9 km NE 6 2 h ago Nominal
East Milton, FL 2 mi4 km N 32 25 h ago High
Alford, FL 5 mi8 km SW 25 1 h ago High
Lloyd, FL 3 mi5 km E 20 1 h ago High
Blountstown, FL 11 mi17 km SW 15 1 h ago High
Altha, FL 12 mi19 km SW 12 2 h ago Nominal
Monticello, FL 6 mi10 km NE 11 1 h ago High
Lawtey, FL 3 mi4 km E 11 2 h ago Nominal
Pine Lakes, FL 4 mi6 km S 9 2 h ago High
Yulee, FL 5 mi8 km S 8 2 h ago Nominal
Avon Park, FL 5 mi8 km NW 7 2 h ago Nominal
East Milton, FL 2 mi4 km N 32 25 h ago High
Alford, FL 5 mi8 km SW 25 1 h ago High
Lloyd, FL 3 mi5 km E 20 1 h ago High
Blountstown, FL 11 mi17 km SW 15 1 h ago High
Yulee, FL 4 mi6 km S 14 2 h ago Nominal
Altha, FL 12 mi19 km SW 12 2 h ago Nominal
Monticello, FL 6 mi10 km NE 11 1 h ago High
Lawtey, FL 3 mi4 km E 11 2 h ago Nominal
Connerton, FL 5 mi9 km NE 10 2 h ago Nominal
Pine Lakes, FL 4 mi6 km S 9 2 h ago High
No satellite detections within this distance and time window.

A detection is a hot spot seen from space. It can be a wildfire, a planned burn or an industrial site. It does not show a fire’s name, size or containment.

Fire detections by state & province · 24 h48 h72 h

Fire weather

What is a Red Flag Warning?

The National Weather Service issues a Red Flag Warning when strong wind, low humidity and dry plants come together. Any spark — from a campfire, a cigarette or a dragging trailer chain — can start a fire that spreads very fast. A Fire Weather Watch means these conditions are possible in the next 12 to 72 hours.

Don’t burnNo outdoor burning or fireworks.
Watch for sparksSecure trailer chains, don’t park on dry grass.
Stay alertKeep your phone charged for alerts.
Safety

If a wildfire is near you: Ready, Set, Go

READYBefore a firePack a go-bag with documents, medicine and chargers. Clear dry leaves and branches near your home. Know two ways out of your area.
SETWhen a fire is nearbyPut the go-bag in the car, park facing out, and keep pets close. Follow local officials and the news radio.
GOLeave earlyLeave as soon as officials tell you to — or earlier if you feel unsafe. Don’t wait to see the flames.

For smoke: stay indoors with windows closed, run an air purifier if you have one, and check the air quality before going outside.

Wildfire questions

Are there fires in Florida right now?

NASA satellites detected 159 heat sources in Florida in the last 24 hours (336 in the last 72 hours). The largest group was near Lloyd, FL. A detection can be a wildfire, a planned burn or an industrial site.

Is there a Red Flag Warning in Florida?

No Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch is in effect in Florida right now. The National Weather Service issues them when wind, low humidity and dry plants make fires spread fast.

What is a satellite fire detection?

NASA satellites pass over North America several times a day and flag spots that are much hotter than their surroundings. Most are fires, but some are planned burns, gas flares or factories. A new detection can appear within a few hours.

How far can wildfire smoke travel?

Hundreds or even thousands of miles. That is why the air quality can drop even when no fire is close.

Where can I find evacuation orders?

Evacuation orders come from your county or local emergency office. Follow them first, and use this map to see where fires are.