
Orange Blossom Wildfire
![]() MAY 02 Operations continued on the Orange Blossom Fire, following a transition from the Southern Area Blue Team to a type-3 organization. Extensive local resources remain engaged, including 85 personnel and representatives from all the local Department of Interior units, the US Forest Service, and several state agencies. To ensure visitor safety, the Florida National Scenic Trail as well as associated connecting trails north of Interstate 75 are closed due to the fire activity. To date, no injuries have been reported. This will be the last update unless there is a significant change. MAY 01 The Local Area Type-3 Team took over the Orange Blossom fire today from the Southern Area Blue Team. Extensive local resources remain engaged, including 164 personnel and representatives from all the local Department of Interior units, the US Forest Service, and several state agencies. To ensure visitor safety, the Florida National Scenic Trail as well as associated connecting trails north of Interstate 75 are closed due to the fire activity. Please click here for a map of the location. To date, no injuries have been reported. APRIL 30 The Southern Area Blue Team, and extensive local resources remain engaged, including 164 personnel from all the local Department of Interior units, the US Forest Service, and several state agencies To ensure visitor safety, the Florida National Scenic Trail as well as associated connecting trails north of Interstate 75 are closed due to the fire activity. Please click here for a map of the location. To date, no injuries have been reported. APRIL 29 The Southern Area Blue team took over the Orange Blossom fire yesterday from the local type-3 team. Extensive local resources remain engaged, including 172 personnel from all the local Department of Interior agencies and the US Forest Service. To ensure visitor safety, the Florida National Scenic Trail as well as associated connecting trails north of Interstate 75 are closed due to the fire activity. Please click here for a map of the location. To date there have been no injuries on the fire.APRIL 28 Due to the complexity of the fire, management has moved from a Type-3 Incident Management Team, to a Type-1 team. The Southern Area Blue Team will begin managing the fire beginning today. To ensure visitor safety, the Florida National Scenic Trail as well as associated connecting trails north of Interstate 75 are closed due to the fire activity. Please click here for a map of the location. APRIL 27 Seventy firefighters, seven buggies, one type-6 engine, one SEAT, one type-2 helicopter, and one type-1 helicopter are employed. Resources from Everglades National Park, US Forest Service, Seminole Tribe of Florida, Florida State Forest Service, and several US Fish & Wildlife Refuges are assisting. To ensure visitor safety, the Florida National Scenic Trail as well as associated connecting trails north of Interstate 75 are closed due to the fire activity. Please click here for a map of the location. APRIL 26 Sixty-four firefighters, seven buggies, one type-6 engine, one SEAT, two type-3 helicopters, and one type-1 helicopter are employed. Resources from Everglades National Park, US Forest Service, Seminole Tribe of Florida, Florida State Forest Service, and several US Fish & Wildlife Refuges are assisting. To ensure visitor safety, the Florida National Scenic Trail as well as associated connecting trails north of Interstate 75 are closed due to the fire activity. Please click here for a map of the location. APRIL 25 To ensure visitor safety, the Florida National Scenic Trail as well as associated connecting trails north of Interstate 75 are closed due to the fire activity. Please click here for a map of the location. APRIL 24 The Florida National Scenic Trail as well as associated connecting trails north of Interstate 75 will be closed due to the fire activity. Please click here for a map of the location. APRIL 23 Portions of the Florida National Scenic Trail that are east of Nobles Grade will be closed due to the fire activity. Nobles Grade and sections to the north are still open at this time and should not be impacted today. Employees and public are advised to avoid the area east of Nobles Grade and west of the L-28 canal. |
Last updated: April 14, 2015