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2024 Florida wildfires

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2024 Florida wildfires
Statistics
Total fires1,100+
Burned area24,000+ acres
Impacts
Deaths1
Season
← 2023

The 2024 Florida wildfire season was series of wildfires that burned throughout the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2 June 2024, over 1,100 fires were reported, burning over 24,000 acres of land, according to the Florida Forest Service. The remains of one person were found in Southern Florida while Pompano Beach firefighters were extinguishing a brush fire on 2 June.[1]

List of wildfires

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The following is a list of fires that burned more than 1,000 acres (400 ha), or produced significant structural damage or casualties.

Name County Acres Start date Containment date Notes Ref
RADAR Polk 1,300 February 20 March 1 A human-caused wildfire. [2]
Brushy Crossing Liberty 2,215 March 2
90% contained
Caused at least $40,000 in damage. [3]
Olive Branch 664 Hardee 1,400 May 29 June 6 [4]
River Ranch Polk 3,822 June 6 June 14 Firefighters split the fire into Sections A and B. [5]

References

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  1. ^ "Firefighters find charred body while extinguishing wildfire in Pompano Beach". WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm. 2024-06-03. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
  2. ^ "RADAR". Hazard Mapping System: Wildfire and Smoke. USA Today. March 1, 2024. Archived from the original on March 3, 2024. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  3. ^ "Brushy Crossing". USA Today. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  4. ^ "Olive Branch 664". USA Today. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
  5. ^ "River Ranch". USA Today. Retrieved 2024-06-18.