News Release

Suppression Efforts Continue on the Cypress Camp Trail Fire

Cypress Camp Trail Fire Perimeter with Closure

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News Release Date: April 7, 2023

Contact: Riki Hoopes, 786-886-9342

Contact: Scott Pardue, 239-695-1107

OCHOPEE, FL – Fire suppression operations continued on the Cypress Camp Trail Wildfire today as crews conducted suppression burn out operations to continue to help secure the north and west perimeter of the fire. The fire is currently 7,600 acres with 10% containment.

Operations were conducted along the northern portion of the fire, with crews installing control line and conducting suppression burn out operations east to Bundschu Grade. On the western perimeter, crews carried fire from the Perocchi Prescribed Fire burn scar south towards I-75. Ignition operations were also completed around the rest area near mile marker 71. Some smoke impacts are possible along I-75 this evening and into tomorrow.

Suppression operations will continue tomorrow with crews holding and maintaining current lines, and utilizing direct and indirect attack tactics to continue to increase containment.

Closures continue to remain in effect for the fire area including: west of Nobles Grade, north of I-75, east of SR-29, and south of the northern Big Cypress National Preserve boundary line.

Visitors may continue to see fire and smoke from the roadways and the risk of smoke continues to remain the biggest concern. Travelers should use caution throughout the impacted area.