Acres:  4115 acres (as of 5/19/2023)

Percent Containment:  46%

Start Date:  April 27, 2023

Cause:  Lightning

Jurisdiction:  Ocala National Forest & Juniper Prairie Wilderness Area

Resources:  222 personnel including 1 handcrew, 11 engines, 1 dozer, and 7 helicopters

Highlights:  High temperatures near 90 with winds from the east, and isolated afternoon showers forecast. Crews will continue to monitor for hot spots, reinforce firelines, assess structure protection, and build contingency lines with emphasis on SR-19 and the communities of Silver Glen and Salt Springs. There is some potential for fire spread and spotting, particularly in the southeast sector of the fire area with winds from the northeast to east today. Crews are poised to respond to new fire starts, spotting, and spread. Air resources are available to cool areas where fire is most active. Additional fire suppression resources are ordered and continue to arrive. Containment estimate is 46% due to better mapping.

Current Status:  Minimal fire activity occurred on Friday and light winds allowed burnout operations yesterday to reduce pockets of unburned fuels and limit potential spread. Additional burnout operations are planned for today as winds allow. State Road 19 remains closed as fire suppression work continues between FRS 46 and Sweetwater Cabin. Crews will be monitoring for flareups along the fire perimeter, reinforcing fireline along SR 19, and working on structure protection and contingency lines around residential areas. Protection for historical and cultural resources, recreational areas, and residential properties in the Juniper Springs, Pat’s Island, Sweetwater Cabin, Juniper Wayside, and Silver Glen areas continue to be a priority.

Potential for increased fire activity today as winds have shifted to a northeast to east direction. Wind shift could allow hot spots to find unburned fuels and cause spotting in the southeast sector of the fire.  The potential of new fire starts is low as the potential for lightning is minimal. Fuels remain dry and all fuel types are available to burn.

Weather:  High temperatures are forecast around 90 with lows in the upper 60s. Winds will be light and then from the east at 5 to 9 mph with gusts to 13 mph in the afternoon. Isolated showers are forecast this afternoon so there is a minimal to no threat of lightning.

Ocala National Forest & Juniper Prairie Wilderness Temporary Area Closures:  Closures are in effect for the Juniper Prairie Wilderness including the Florida National Scenic Trail between SR40 and National Forest System Road (NFS) 50. National Forest System Roads (NFS) 33 between State Road 40 and NFS 50; NFS 46 from NFS 33 to State Road 19; and NFS 50 from NFS 33 to State Road 19 are closed. Closure Information available here.

Juniper Recreation and Hopkins Campground areas remain open at this time. Travel by residents, landowners , concessionaires, first responders, and permit holders (case-by-case) is permitted on NFS 50 east of Hopkins Campground.

SR 19 is closed between County Road 314 and SR 40 and traffic is being detoured onto CR 314 between SR 19 and SR 40.

Air Quality Outlook:  Air quality in the vicinity of the fire is expected to be Good for the next 48 hours. Smoke Outlook available here.

Fire Information

Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM EDT      Phone: 352-448-0665                   

Email: 2023.major@firenet.gov

Inciweb:  https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/flfnf-major

Facebook:  https://facebook.com/NationalForestsinFlorida

 

Ha llegado el fin de semana del Día de los Caídos y el Bosque Nacional Sequoia desea recorder a las que tengan cuidado al recree lo largo de los numerosos arroyos, ríos o lagos del bosque. Se está produciendo un deshielo significativo con temperaturas más cálidas, y los arroyos corren más rápido y más fríos que el año pasado por estas fechas. Nadar en un arroyo afectado por la inundación es inherentemente peligroso.

o Tenga cuidado con las rocas resbaladizas y los riachuelos que podrían derrumbarse. Muchas personas que se encuentren en emergencias relacionadas con el agua no tenían la intención de nadar.

o No nade en áreas con corrientes fuertes o desniveles pronunciados. El río se mueve mucho más rápido de lo que parece.

o Mantenga a sus hijos al alcance de la mano. Han ocurrido tragedias cuando los niños se caen y los adultos los persiguen.

o Recreación fluvial y alcohol o drogas NO SE MEZCLAN. Manténgase sobrio en y alrededor del río.

o Use zapatos resistentes. Los objetos afilados en el agua pueden cortar los pies descalzos.

o  ¿Escucha truenos? ¿Sientes gotas de lluvia? Salga del agua y abandone la zona del río, especialmente si se encuentra en un río abajo de zonas donde se han quemado incendios en los años anteriores.

o Nunca recree en o alrededor del agua solo. Recrea con un amigo.

 

Durante el fin de semana del Dia Memorial, los visitantes del Bosque Nacional Sequoia que van las montanas entre el bosque,  pueden encontrar calles y caminos cerrados. Puede haber lugares para acampar que estan cerrados o todavia no estan abiertos este año 2023.

Con las temperaturas subiendo, la nieve se esta empezando a derretirse en lugares sur de las Montanas Sierras. Officiales del Bosque Nacional Sequioa  estan pidiendo que el publico porvafor planifique su viaje antes de vistar. Hay muchas riesgos en el bosque de indunaciones sobre las carreteras y puentes, tambien hay riesgo de inciendos, carreteras cubridas con nieve, carreteras revalosas, derrumbamiento, arboles tumbados en caminos y senderos, lavados por erosión en la ruta de senderismo y la ruta OHV, y muchos otros peligros

Para obtener descripciones detalladas de las oportunidades recreativas en el Bosque Nacional Sequoia, visite el Sequoia National Forest - Recreation (usda.gov)

Para otras actualizaciones en español, visite Sequoia National Forest - About the Forest (usda.gov)

Aqui se puede encontrar una mapa con informción sobre inspección de daños en caminos forestales para el 21 de Mayo, 2023 Forest Road Damage Survey Report.  El mapa muestra las ubicaciones de los daños conocidos, y el estado de reparación.  Algunos daños pueden ser menores y otros lugares, más significativos.

Condición hidrológica - Cuenca alta de Kern al 05/15/2023

Agua del Año hasta la fecha: 50.93"

% del promedio: 184%

% de precipitación del promedio para el año de agua completa hasta el 30 de septiembre: 170%

Las condiciones actuales para la cuenca del río Kern (y otras cuencas hidrográficas) están disponibles en California Water Watch

La profundidad de nieve actual (actualizada diaro) para las Sierras del Sur está disponible en la Administración Nacional Oceánica y Atmosférica (NOAA).  Profundidad de nieve estimada actual (mapa).  La profundidad de la nieve en las sierras del sur se estima en hasta 200", dependiendo de la pendiente y el aspecto.

Seguridad en la conducción de montaña para carreteras Estatales y de Servicio Forestal

• CONDUZCA DESPACIO! Tenga mucho cuidado si conduce en zonas montañosas.
• Muchas áreas, incluidos los campamentos y los senderos, no se han derretido o permanecen húmedas y fangosas.
• Esté atento a la caída de árboles, líneas eléctricas caídas y flujos de rocas y escombros.  Estos pueden ocurrir repentinamente y con poca advertencia.
• Si te encuentras con carreteras inundadas, ¡date la vuelta, no te ahogues!  Anuncio de Seguridad Pública (Youtube) (Servicio Meteorológico Nacional.)

Practique la seguridad del agua

Incluso los entusiastas del agua más experimentados pueden sorprenderse por las condiciones cambiantes del agua. Con la temperature subiendo en Mayo y Junio, todavia hay suficiente nieve en las elevaciones más altas. Las corrientes de arroyos y ríos son mucho más fuertes y profundas de lo normal. Evite estacionar su vehículo, acampar, y recrearse cerca de los rios y por donde corre la agua,  

Los consejos de seguridad en el agua están disponibles aquí

El 4 de Mayo de 2023, el Sheriff del Condado de Tulare, Mike Boudreaux emitió un cierre temporal del río para partes en los rios Kaweah, Kern y Tule. Secciones de los Kings and St. John’s rivers tambien estan cerrados. Todavia hay oportunidades para la gente que guste disfrutar de las aguas bravas en el rio Kern, esta oportunidad solo esta disponible con la ayuda de Kern River outfitters.

Condiciones Actuales y Caminos / Senderos / Sitio de Recreación

Para obtener información actualizada sobre el cierre, comuníquese con su Estación de Guardabosques del Distrito, Lunes a Viernes de 8 am a 4:30 pm:

• Kern River Ranger District - 760-376-3781
• Hume Lake Ranger District - 559-338-2251
• Western Divide Ranger District - 559-539-2607

Cierres de carreteras en invierno
Una orden de cierre forestal permanece vigente hasta el 15 de junio para los distritos de Western Divide y Kern River Ranger del Bosque Nacional Sequoia. Mas detalles son desponibles en la pagina de internet Sequoia National Forest Website. Estos cierres están diseñados para ayudar a proteger las superficies de las carreteras y los recursos naturales. Ayúdenos a proteger los caminos forestales y reducir los costos de mantenimiento adhiriéndose a los cierres estacionales.

Visite www.recreateresponsibly.org para aprender mas. Tambien siguenos en #RecreateResponsibly en los redes sociales. Por favor visitanos en nuestra pagina de internet https://www.fs.usda.gov/sequoia/, o pueden mandar sus preguntas a nuestro correo electronico SM.FS.SequoiaNF@usda.gov,

SONORA, California, May 18, 2023 – Weather and conditions dependent, fire managers with the Stanislaus National Forest’s Summit Ranger District will begin prescribed fire operations near the town of Strawberry, Thursday, May 25. The burn will continue into June as conditions allow.

The majority of the burn units are located north of Highway 108 in between the Cold Springs and Leland Meadows.

Up to 2800 acres can be treated with low-intensity fire, with planned ignition on approximately 50-200 acres daily.  Daily area burnt will vary based on environmental conditions and smoke production.

With the prescribed burn, fire professional will reduce the buildup of flammable forest fuels, both ground fuels and ladder fuels; reduce the threat of uncontrolled, large and damaging fires; treat activity generated fuels; improve protection for life, property, and resources.

Prescribed burning is an effective, cost-efficient method of reducing flammable forest fuels, improving firefighting capabilities, and reducing the impacts of large, uncontrolled damaging wildland fires.

With burn operations expected to be on-going during the Memorial Day weekend, the Stanislaus National Forest will have public information officers available at locations along the Highway 108 corridor to provide maps and answer any questions.

Smoke may be visible from Hwy. 108. Fire managers are working closely with local air districts and the California Air Resources Board to Mitigate the effects of smoke on the public.

SONORA, California, May 2, 2023  – Fire managers with the Stanislaus National Forest’s Groveland Ranger District will begin prescribed fire operations in China Ridge area, May 8.

Located adjacent to the Groveland Ranger District office and following China Ridge south to Greeley Hill Road approximately 4 miles northeast of Greeley Hill.  The majority of the underburn is adjacent to Smith Station Rd, Greeley Hill Rd and Forest Road 2S05. Smoke may be visible from Smith Station Road, and Highway 120 with some down canyon drift smoke visible in the evening and early morning.

Fire Managers will look to burn a total of 5,238 acres over the next five years and fire operations are contingent on weather, fuel moisture, and air quality. Ignitions could continue daily or as conditions allow. All burning is monitored and conducted in accordance with state and county air quality guidelines and closely coordinated with local county air quality control districts.  

With the prescribed burn, fire professional will reduce the buildup of flammable forest fuels, both ground fuels and ladder fuels; reduce the threat of uncontrolled, large and damaging fires; treat activity generated fuels; improve protection for life, property, and resources.

Prescribed burning is an effective, cost-efficient method of reducing flammable forest fuels, improving firefighting capabilities, and reducing the impacts of large, uncontrolled damaging wildland fires.

A community engagement meeting will be held for the Salt Springs and Sportsman’s Haven communities on Sunday, May 21, 2023 from 3:00-5:00 pm at the Salt Springs Community Center located at 14691 NE 250th Avenue, Salt Springs, Florida.

This meeting will provide a chance for local community members to learn more about the Major Fire and the current community fuels mitigation project. Information will be presented by Ocala National Forest, Florida Forest Service, Marion County Emergency Management, and the Southern Area Incident Management Blue Team.

May 19, 2023 

Release Time:  945am 

Acres:  4115 acres (as of 5/19/2023) Percent Containment:  52%  

Start Date:  April 27, 2023 Cause:  Lightning  

Jurisdiction:  Ocala National Forest & Juniper Prairie Wilderness Area 

Resources:  197 personnel including 1 handcrew, 5 engines, 1 dozer, and 6 helicopters 

Highlights:  High temperatures in the low 90s, light winds, and scattered afternoon thunderstorms are forecast. Fire suppression resources continue to monitor for hot spots, reinforce firelines, assess structure protection, and build contingency lines with emphasis on SR-19 and the communities of Silver Glen and Salt Springs. Air resources will be used to cool areas where fire is most active. Fire behavior is expected to be minimal with lighter winds. Crews are ready to respond to new fire starts and unpredictable spread possible due to lightning and gusty, erratic winds from afternoon thunderstorms. Additional fire suppression resources are ordered and continue to arrive. Containment increased to 52% yesterday. 

Current Status:  Fire activity decreased Thursday as lighter winds prevailed. State Road 19 remained closed as fire suppression work continues along SR 19. Crews will be monitoring for flareups along the fire perimeter, reinforcing fireline along SR 19, and working on structure protection and contingency lines around residential areas. Protection for historical and cultural resources, recreational areas, and residential properties in the Juniper Springs, Pat’s Island, Sweetwater Cabin, Juniper Wayside, and Silver Glen areas continue to be a priority. 

Fire behavior will be reduced today with lighter winds. The possibility of new fire starts continues as thunderstorm activity remains forecast for the next several days. Erratic and gusty winds from thunderstorms can also produce unpredictable fire spread. Shrubs have dried out, so all fuel types are available to burn. 

Weather:  High temperatures are forecast in the low 90s with lows in the upper 60s. Winds will be light and becoming west to northwest in the afternoon. Scattered thunderstorms are forecast this afternoon and remain in the forecast for the next few days. Thunderstorms can be accompanied by gusty and erratic winds. 

Ocala National Forest & Juniper Prairie Wilderness Temporary Area Closures:  Closures are in effect for the Juniper Prairie Wilderness including the Florida National Scenic Trail between SR40 and National Forest System Road (NFS) 50. National Forest System Roads (NFS) 33 between State Road 40 and NFS 50; NFS 46 from NFS 33 to State Road 19; and NFS 50 from NFS 33 to State Road 19 are closed. Closure Information available here. 

Juniper Recreation and Hopkins Campground areas remain open at this time. Travel by residents, landowners , concessionaires, first responders, and permit holders (case-by-case) is permitted on NFS 50 east of Hopkins Campground. 

SR 19 is closed between County Road 314 and SR 40 and traffic is being detoured onto CR 314 between SR 19 and SR 40. 

Air Quality Outlook:  Air quality in the vicinity of the fire is expected to be Good for the next 48 hours. Smoke Outlook available here. 

Fire Information 

Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM EDT Phone: 352-448-0665 Email: 2023.major@firenet.gov 

 

Inciweb:  https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/flfnf-major 

Facebook:  https://facebook.com/NationalForestsinFlorida 

HUME LAKE RANGER DISTRICT - RECREATION REPORT

HUME LAKE RANGER DISTRICT                                                                                                   

Phone: 559-338-2251

35860 East Kings Canyon Rd, Dunlap CA 93621                                                                     

Fax: 559-338-2131

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM – 12, 12:30 – 4:30 PM        

                                                                                                                                                

For specific and up-to-date information on trails, roads, campgrounds, and activities, please call the District Office.

CAMPGROUNDS

The following campgrounds are OPEN.

They are available for reservations (NRRS: 877-444-6777) up to 240 days in advance of the camping date.

                  single / double

Hume Lake - $32 / $64

Princess - $32 / $64

Tenmile - $32 / $64

 

The following campgrounds are CLOSED.

They are available for reservations (NRRS: 877-44-6777) up to 240 days in advance of the camping date.

 

 

(Site             $ Per Night) Single / Double

Eshom - CLOSED for 2023       $32 / $64

Landslide- $32

Stony Creek - $32 / $64

Upper Stony - $32

Big Meadows - $32 / $64

 

The following campgrounds are OPEN

They are first-come first-serve and there is no fee.

Green Cabin Flat

Along Kings River. Access Via Davis Rd (12S01) or Trimmer Springs Road around Pine Flat Lake

Camp 4

Mill Flat

 

The following campgrounds are CLOSED.

They are first-come first-serve and there is no fee.

Convict Flat              

Along HWY 180 near Boyden Cavern

Buck Rock                 

Horse Camp             

 

GROUP CAMPGROUNDS

The following campgrounds are OPEN.

They are available for reservations (NRRS: 877-444-6777) up to 240 days in advance of the camping date.

       Max Number of People          Nightly Fee

Aspen Hollow - 100 - $440

Logger Flat - 50 - $220

 

The following campgrounds are CLOSED.

They are available for reservations (NRRS: 877-444-6777) up to 240 days in advance of the camping date.

 

        Max Number of People - Fee

Fir  - 100 - $440

Cove - 50 - $220

 

 

DAY USE AND PICNIC AREA

Powder Can - OPEN 

Sandy Cove - OPEN

Hume Lake (North Lakeshore) - OPEN

Grizzly Falls - CLOSED for 2023 season

Big Meadows CLOSED

Cedar Brook - OPEN

 

LODGING

 

Montecito Lake Resort: CLOSED

Montecito Lake Resort offers lodging and recreation opportunities for families, groups, and individuals. It is (usually) open year-round and is located on Generals highway at 7,600 ft. elevation.

For reservations and more information call 800-227-9900 or 559-565-3388 or visit www.mslodge.com

Stony Creek Lodge: CLOSED

Stony Creek Lodge offers lodging, dinning, market, gas & diesel fuel, and showers. The lodge is located on General Highway between Big Meadows Road and Stony Creek Campground.

For reservations or additional information call 800-227-9900 or 559-565-3909 or visit www.sequoia-kingscanyon.com.

 

RENTAL CABINS

 

Camp 4 ½: Temporarily CLOSED

Located along the scenic Kings River, this renovated and fully furnished “Ranger Cabin” is available as a rental. It can accommodate individuals, families, and groups up to 8 people. It’s the perfect location for fishing, swimming, and kayaking. In the spring and summer, several rafting companies offer white water rafting. This cabin is equipped with generator to provide electricity and has propane stove and refrigerator. It’s also equipped with heater and swamp cooler.

Nightly Fee - $100

Big Meadows Guard Station: CLOSED

The Historical Big Meadows Guard Station and its facilities are available as a rental from June 15th to October 15th (depending on weather conditions, the reservation period could be extended or cancelled). It can accommodate individuals, family, and groups up to 8 people. This Guard Station is equipped with an electric hot water heater, cook stove, refrigerator, base board type heater, and a wood stove.

Nightly Fee - $125

• Reservations for the cabins can be made through the National Recreation Reservation Service

@ 877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov.

Please call the District Office for more details.

 

HIKING & WILDERNESS

DAY HIKING TRAILS

Hiking trails are open. Certain roads to trailheads may be closed to vehicles due to weather, contact the District Office for more info.

 WILDERNESS

Jennie Lakes Wilderness: CLOSED (No vehicle access to trailheads)

Trailhead

Big Meadows

3.3 - mile moderate hike to Weaver Lake.

6 - miles moderate to strenuous hike to Jennie Lake.

Rowell Meadow

2.3 - mile moderate hike to Rowell Meadow.

Marvin Pass

2.8 – mile moderate hike to Mitchell Peak.

 

Monarch Wilderness: CLOSED (No vehicle access to trailheads for 2023 season)

Trailhead

Deer Cove

Trail has not been maintained.

Kennedy Meadow

Trail has not been maintained.

Deer Meadow

Trail has not been maintained.

 

PACK STATION

Horse Corral Pack Station: CLOSED

They offer day rides and pack trips into the backcountry. For further information call 559-565-3404                  or 559-308-5865.

 

WOODCUTTING

Personal Use Fuelwood Season: OPEN

Wood Permits available at the District Office.

Please call the District Office for woodcutting area closure or shutdown times. Mailbox #2

 

ROADS

 

• General Highway (198): CLOSED from Woodward Gate near Montecito to Hospital Rock
• Kings Canyon Scenic By-Way (180) to Cedar Grove: CLOSED for 2023
• Big Meadows Road (FS 14S11): CLOSED
• Tenmile Road (FS 13S09): NOT PLOWED
• Hume Lake Road (FS 13S09): OPEN

 

OHV STAGING AREAS

Millwood - OPEN

Eshom - OPEN

Cherry Gap - OPEN

Woodward - OPEN snowy conditions

Contact the district office for more info.

 

FIRE RESTRICTIONS

NO FIRE RESTRICTIONS AT THIS TIME. PERMIT REQUIRED

 

 

CAVERN

Boyden Cavern: CLOSED for 2023 season

Call: 888-965-8243

Email: info@boydencavern.com  

Or for general information or visit http://boydencavern.com .

        

OTHER

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

For up-to-date information call 559-565-3341.

Kings Canyon Visitor Center, Grant Grove: OPEN

Phone: 559-565-4307

Lodgepole Visitor Center: CLOSED

Phone: 559-565-4436

Giant Forest Museum: CLOSED

Phone: 559-565-4480

Foothills Visitor Center: OPEN

Phone: 559-565-4212

Cedar Grove Visitor Center: CLOSED for 2023

Phone: 1-559-565-3793.

 

NPS WILDERNESS PERMITS: www.recreation.gov           

 

GAS AND DIESEL FUEL

Available at Hume Lake Christian Conference. OPEN

Market Open M-F 8:00 – 12:00, 1:00 -5:00. Sat-Sun 8:00-5:00. Gas 24 hours by credit card.

Available at Stony Creek Lodge in operating months May- October. CLOSED

 

LOOKOUT TOWERS

DELILAH:  OPEN

Phone: 559-499-8397

Radio Tone: 1

BUCK ROCK:   CLOSED

Phone: 559-565-3676

Radio Tone: 2

PARK RIDGE:  CLOSED

Phone: 559-571-0828  

Radio Tone: 12

 

 

Major Fire

Acres:  3974 acres (as of 5/18/2023)                                  

Percent Containment:  25%       

Start Date:  April 27, 2023                                                    

Cause:  Lightning           

Jurisdiction:  Ocala National Forest & Juniper Prairie Wilderness Area

Resources:  174 personnel including1 handcrew, 4 engines, 1 dozer, and 5 helicopters

Highlights:  Afternoon high temperatures around 90 with widely scattered afternoon thunderstorms forecast. Winds will be lighter and from west to southwest today. Westerly winds pushed the fire to the east toward SR 19, and some fire suppression resources were reassigned to areas along SR 19. Crews will be monitoring for hot spots, assessing structure protection, and building contingency lines. Air resources will be used to cool areas where fire is most active. Fire behavior will likely be reduced slightly with lighter winds, higher humidity, and lower temperatures. Crews are ready to respond to new fire starts with the potential of lightning in the area. Additional fire suppression resources are ordered and continue to arrive. Containment decreased to 25% due to fire spread yesterday.

Current Status:  Fire activity increased Wednesday afternoon as expected due to drier fuels, westerly winds, and higher temperatures. Fire spread east toward Silver Glen Springs and State Road 19 was closed as burnout operations were conducted along FRS 46 and along SR 19 from FRS 46 to the Sweetwater Cabin area. Crews will be monitoring for flareups along the fire perimeter, reinforcing fireline along SR 19, and working on structure protection and contingency lines around residential areas. Protection for historical and cultural resources, recreational areas, and residential properties in the Juniper Springs, Pat’s Island, Sweetwater Cabin, Juniper Wayside, and Silver Glen areas continue to be a priority.

Fire behavior will be reduced slightly today with cooler temperatures, higher humidity, and lighter winds. The possibility of new fire starts continues as thunderstorm activity remains forecast for the next several days. Shrubs have dried out, so all fuel types are available to burn.

Weather:  High temperatures are forecast around 90 with lows near 70. Winds will be from the west to southwest at 5 to 8 mph with gusts to 12 mph. Widely scattered thunderstorms are forecast this afternoon and remain in the forecast for the next few days. Thunderstorms can be accompanied by gusty and erratic winds.

Ocala National Forest & Juniper Prairie Wilderness Temporary Area Closures:  Closures are in effect for the Juniper Prairie Wilderness including the Florida National Scenic Trail between SR40 and National Forest System Road (NFS) 50. National Forest System Roads (NFS) 33 between State Road 40 and NFS 50; NFS 46 from NFS 33 to State Road 19; and NFS 50 from NFS 33 to State Road 19 are closed. Closure Information available here.

Juniper Recreation and Hopkins Campground areas remain open at this time. Travel by residents, landowners , concessionaires, first responders, and permit holders (case-by-case) is permitted on NFS 50 east of Hopkins Campground.

SR 19 is closed between County Road 314 and SR 40 and traffic is being detoured onto CR 314 between SR 19 and SR 40.

Air Quality Outlook:  Air quality in the vicinity of the fire is expected to be Good for the next 48 hours. Smoke Outlook available here.

 

Fire Information

Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM EDT     Phone: 352-448-0665                            Email: 2023.major@firenet.gov

Inciweb:  https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/flfnf-major

Facebook:  https://facebook.com/NationalForestsinFlorida

 

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