Florida Forest Service- Jacksonville District

08/06/2026

07/21/2026

COUNTY: Duval

**Update** 7:00 pm - July 21, 2026

The Florida Forest Service- Jacksonville Forestry Center has stopped all forward progress of the fire. Crews will continue to create a fire break around the burned area and improve existing fire break lines. No structures have been damaged. Please avoid the area as crews are still actively working.

The Florida Forest Service - Jacksonville Forestry Center has dispatched two firefighting tractor-plow units to a 1-acre wildfire off of Yellow Bluff Rd. No structures are being threatened at this time. Please avoid the area, if possible, as crews are actively engaged in fire-suppression tactics.

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07/01/2026

COUNTY: Clay

The Gold Head State Park mitigation team will be conducting a 102-acre prescribed burning operation today, July 1, 2026, for Silviculture--Ecological purposes. Today's burning operation will take place east of Campground Rd. and west of Mossy Drive. If you are visiting the park today, please use caution.

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06/29/2026

COUNTY: Clay

The North Florida Land Trust will be conducting a 66-acre prescribed burning operation today, June 29, 2026, for Silviculture--Ecological purposes. Today's burning operation will take place near Smith Lake Preserve, south of Christian Camp Rd. If you are in the area of the burning operation, please exercise caution.

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06/25/2026

COUNTY: Clay

Camp Blanding Joint Training Center mitigation team will be conducting a 35-acre prescribed burning operation today, June 25, 2026, for Silviculture--Ecological purposes. Today's burning operation will take place in the block between Plant City Ave. and Quincey Ave. If you are in the area of the burning operation, please exercise caution.

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06/24/2026

County: Clay

Camp Blanding Joint Training Center will be conducting an 80-acre prescribed burning operation today, June 24, 2026, for Silviculture--Ecological purposes. Today's burning operation will take place off of Duval Rd. and Treat Rd. Please use caution if you are in the area of the burning operation.

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06/23/2026

Commissioner Wilton Simpson: Floridians Can Let Freedom Ring During Fourth of July and America 250 Celebrations

Summer rains have eased drought conditions across the state, but Commissioner Wilton Simpson encourages responsible, safe fireworks celebrations in Florida.

See the tips below and learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/ydd4m8jb

06/23/2026

COUNTY: Duval

The Pumpkin Hill State Park mitigation team will be conducting a 42-acre prescribed burning today, June 23, 2026, for Silviculture--Ecological purposes. Today's burning operation will take place near the intersection of Spring Hammock Rd. and Betz Rd. If you are visiting the park today, please exercise caution.

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06/23/2026

COUNTY: Clay

The Gold Head State Park will be conducting a 312-acre prescribed burning today, June 23, 2026, for Silviculture--Ecological purposes. Today's burning operation will take place near the central part of the park. If you are in the area of operation, please exercise caution.

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