Florida, Georgia wildfires burning, destroying homes, forcing evacuations, closing roads, schools

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Apr 20, 2026

Wildfire activity is rapidly growing across parts of Florida as drought conditions intensify, with state officials reporting more than 100 active fires.

The surge in wildfires comes amid one of the driest stretches the state has experienced in decades, with low humidity, gusty winds and a lack of rainfall contributing to the nearly ideal fire conditions.

According to the Florida Forest Service, most of the recent wildfire activity has been concentrated across North and North-Central Florida, though wildfires have been reported from the Panhandle to South Florida.

Some of the recent fires in Alachua, Clay and Putnam counties have even prompted evacuations of homes and businesses as flames have gotten too close for comfort.

Despite the close calls, officials have not reported any homes being lost as firefighters continue to work to fully contain the blazes.


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