National Forests in Florida

LAKE CITY, Fla. – Extreme drought conditions have caused a high risk for wildfire danger in Baker, Bradford, Columbia, Hamilton, Suwannee, and Union counties. The National Forests in Florida Interagency Wildland Fire Prevention and Education Team continues to work in these counties to highlight the importance of every individual’s personal responsibility in the prevention of [...]

LAKE CITY, Fla. –Firefighters continued efforts to contain the 12,300-acre Impassable Bay Fire, located in the Osceola National Forest 15 miles northeast of Lake City.  It remains 40 percent contained and is expected to be fully contained on June 24.  Today, firefighters will also continue to suppress two small fires that started yesterday within the [...]

LAKE CITY, Fla. –The 12,300-acre Impassable Bay Fire, located in the Osceola National Forest 15 miles northeast of Lake City, is 40 percent contained thanks to the efforts of firefighters. Today firefighters will continue to prepare for potential burnout of unburned bays, mop-up and fire patrols. Burnouts involve setting fire inside a control line to [...]

Saturday October 23 is National Make a Difference Day, and the Osceola National Forest will hold a work day at the Olustee Beach Recreation Area. The event is the second in a series to revitalize the forest and its facilities. The event will be from 9 AM to 12 pm, and afterwards, volunteers will be [...]

The Osceola National Forest is conducting a prescribed burn on approximately 24 acres today on Road 235-C near I-10. Drivers and residents are reminded of the possibility of unexpected shifting winds that could increase the risk of smoke on the road during prescribed burns. Always proceed with caution, reduce speed and turn headlights on if [...]