Florida Forest Fire Facts

1 Florida has about 5,000 wildfires each year, with the most active time of the
state’s 12-month wildfire season occurring March through June

2 On average, Florida experiences the second highest number of wildfires in the
nation. During dry years, Florida experiences severe wildfires—wildfires that
destroy homes, disrupt people's lives and impact our economy

3 The continued drought and several hard freezes that killed grasses and woodland
brush, and hurricane debris have significantly increased the occurrence of
wildfires throughout Florida

4 The Florida Division of Forestry administers Florida’s outdoor burning and forest
fire laws

5 Prescribed fire is a cost effective tool to reduce fuel buildups which can cause
dangerous wildfire conditions, thus providing increased protection to people, their
homes and the forest

6 It is illegal to burn household garbage including paper products, treated lumber,
plastics, rubber materials, tires, pesticide, paint, and aerosol containers

7 About 25 percent of all wildfires are intentionally set, making arson a leading
cause of wildfire in Florida

Everyone should be aware of these 7 facts about forest fire.

Lets protect our forests!