BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The brush fire situation in South Florida is showing signs of improvement, but a broader look at the state paints a more alarming picture. According to the Florida Division of Forestry’s public fire tracking system, there are 44 active wildfire incidents statewide as of Friday, with nearly 17,648 acres burned across the peninsula.
The heaviest concentration of fire activity is in North and Central Florida, where crews are battling several large blazes. The Railroad Fire in Putnam County has burned nearly 4,800 acres and remains active at 95 percent containment. The Sargent Fire in Baker County has burned more than 2,500 acres at 90 percent containment, and the South Canal-Lafayette Fire in Lafayette County has consumed more than 2,200 acres and is 93 percent contained. The Cow Creek Fire in Levy County has burned more than 2,300 acres and stands at just 75 percent containment, while the MONDEX 3 Fire in Putnam County — at only 40 percent contained — remains one of the most difficult fires still burning in the state.
Closer to home, South Florida is now seeing fewer problems. A fire along 172nd Avenue in Miami-Dade County has burned 315 acres and is 85 percent contained. The statewide fire map shows only a small cluster of activity in South Florida.
The “burn ban” in Palm Beach County was lifted last month, but fire officials are still encouraging anyone burning anything to be extremely careful and to call for help immediately if your fire situation is not under control.
