Florida fires

### Daily Wildfire Report for Florida - March 27, 2025

#### Overview
Florida is experiencing a heightened wildfire risk due to persistent drought conditions, high temperatures, and the presence of abundant wildfire fuel, particularly in the aftermath of hurricanes like Ian, Helene, and Milton. The state's wildfire season has started earlier than usual, with multiple active fires across various regions.

#### Current Situation
- **Fire Activity:** There are currently several active wildfires in Florida, with significant fires in both southern Miami-Dade County and the Naples area. The dry and stable atmospheric conditions, coupled with high winds, have exacerbated the fire situation[2][4][5].
- **Active Fires:**
- **Miami-Dade County:** A large brush fire in southern Miami-Dade County has burned over 3,600 acres and is currently 20% contained. This fire has caused significant traffic disruptions, particularly on U.S. 1 and Card Sound Road. Firefighters, including units from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and the Florida Forest Service, are actively working to contain the fire[2].
- **Naples:** A 10-acre wildfire near I-75 in Naples is now 95% contained, with mop-up operations underway. This fire had previously threatened homes and caused temporary evacuations in the Wilshire Lakes neighborhood[1].

#### Key Details
- **Miami-Dade Fire:**
- The fire has impacted traffic significantly, with intermittent closures of U.S. 1 and Card Sound Road.
- Smoke from the fire has affected air quality in the Upper Keys and southern Miami-Dade, prompting health advisories for residents to keep vehicle windows closed and use air conditioning on recirculate[2].
- **Naples Fire:**
- The fire, which started near I-75, had initially burned 5 acres with 0% containment but has since been brought under control with the help of air units and ground crews[1].
- **Prescribed Burns and Burn Bans:**
- Due to the high fire danger, outdoor burning is banned in several counties, including Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Highlands. This ban is in place to prevent new wildfires from starting[5].

#### Fire Weather and Wind Warnings
- **Drought Conditions:** The Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) is high across South and Central Florida, indicating severe drought conditions. This has created a highly vulnerable environment for wildfires, with KBDI values in the Everglades and Southeast Florida exceeding 600[4][5].
- **Wind and Weather:** High pressure is dominating the weather pattern, leading to dry and stable conditions with low relative humidity (20-30%) and wind gusts up to 20 mph along the East Coast. These conditions are conducive to wildfire spread and growth[4].

#### Recommendations
- **Public Awareness:** Residents are advised to be vigilant about fire risks, especially in areas with wildland-urban interfaces. It is crucial to have emergency plans in place and to clear dead brush from properties to reduce the risk of catastrophic fires[5].
- **Resource Allocation:** Firefighters are working under challenging conditions. Residents should be aware of fire traffic and potential smoke impacts, and follow any evacuation orders promptly[1][2].

#### Resources
For up-to-date emergency information, residents can visit:
- **Florida Division of Emergency Management:** [www.floridadisaster.org](https://www.floridadisaster.org)
- **Florida Forest Service:** [www.fdacs.gov/Forest-Fire/Wildland-Fire](https://www.fdacs.gov/Forest-Fire/Wildland-Fire)
- **National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC):** [www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn](https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn)

Stay informed and prepared by monitoring these resources regularly.

CITATIONS

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