where are the fires in florida
Wildfires in Florida right now are mainly affecting parts of South and Central Florida, with several recent fires either active or very recently contained as of late February 2026. Conditions are dry in many areas, so things can change quickly.
Main wildfire areas in Florida (late Feb 2026)
- Everglades / Collier County (I‑75 east of Naples)
- A fire referred to as the “National Fire” in the Florida Everglades has reached near I‑75 in Collier County , east of Naples, with smoke visible on satellite and radar.
* This can affect visibility and air quality along Alligator Alley and nearby communities.
- Hendry County – West Boundary Road Fire (near Immokalee)
- Location: Near West Boundary Road by Immokalee , inland South Florida.
* Size: About **2,624 acres**.
* Status: Reported **100% contained** , but it shows how volatile conditions have been this month.
- Okeechobee County – First Point Fire
- Location: Okeechobee County , central‑south Florida, west of the Treasure Coast.
* Size: Around **8,612 acres** , one of the larger recent fires this winter.
* Status: Listed as **100% contained**.
- Osceola County – Levy & Rocky fires, Suburban Estates/Holopaw area
- Levy Fire (Osceola County) – about 1,300 acres , reported fully contained.
* **Rocky Fire** (Osceola County) – about **750 acres** , shown as **100% contained** as of Feb 21, 2026.
* **Suburban Estates / Holopaw brush fires** – several hundred acres burned near **Holopaw** ; earlier reports had them only **partially contained** , with crews reinforcing fire lines.
- Polk, Lake, Marion and nearby counties (Central Florida)
Recent wildfires, mostly listed as contained or small, include:
* **“640” Fire** – Polk County, about **1,216 acres** , 100% contained.
* **Johns Lake Rd Fire** – Lake County, around **330 acres** , 100% contained.
* **Sellers Lake 2** – Marion County, smaller (dozens of acres), status not fully updated but on the active list.
- North Florida smaller wildfires (examples)
- US 1 South (18) – Flagler County, around 170 acres , mostly contained.
* **Mile Marker 330 (02)** – Baker County, around **96 acres** , shown as 100% contained.
Quick-view table of notable recent fires
| Fire / Area | County / Region | Approx. Size | Status (latest public info) |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Fire (Everglades) | Collier Co., east of Naples (near I‑75) | Not clearly stated, but large enough to show on radar/satellite | Active, reaching toward I‑75 with visible smoke |
| West Boundary Road Fire | Hendry Co., near Immokalee | ≈ 2,624 acres | [3][1][5]Reported 100% contained | [1][5]
| First Point Fire | Okeechobee Co. | ≈ 8,612 acres | [1][5]Reported 100% contained | [1][5]
| Levy Fire | Osceola Co. | ≈ 1,300 acres | [1][5]Reported 100% contained | [5][1]
| Rocky Fire | Osceola Co. | ≈ 750 acres | [5]Reported 100% contained | [5]
| Suburban Estates / Holopaw fires | Osceola Co. (near Holopaw) | Several hundred acres combined | [1]Partially contained, line reinforcement ongoing (as of Feb 21) | [1]
| “640” Fire | Polk Co. | ≈ 1,216 acres | [5]Reported 100% contained | [5]
| Johns Lake Rd Fire | Lake Co. | ≈ 330 acres | [5]Reported 100% contained | [5]
| Sellers Lake 2 | Marion Co. | ≈ 74 acres | [5]Active/unknown containment | [5]
| US 1 South (18) | Flagler Co. | ≈ 170 acres | [9]≈80% contained | [9]
How to check the very latest info
Because wildfires can flare up or be contained within hours, the safest move is to check live official and media tools before making travel or safety decisions:
- Interactive wildfire maps for Florida – Florida-focused wildfire/smoke trackers that update from multiple incident sources and list each fire by name, county, size, and containment.
- Florida Forest Service “Active Wildfire Points” map – The state’s interactive map of currently reported wildfires.
- Local weather / fire alert pages & social feeds – Regional pages (for example, South Florida weather pages) are posting timely updates about specific fires like the Everglades “National Fire” near I‑75.
If you tell me your city or county in Florida, I can narrow this down to what’s closest to you and what you should watch most carefully.
Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.