Commissioner Wilton Simpson, Florida Forest Service highlight current wildfire conditions and urge residents to be wildfire-ready
“We need all Floridians to do their part now by following local burn restrictions, staying alert to weather conditions when burning, and preparing their homes...
CFO Blaise Ingoglia awards funds to High Springs and Newberry Fire Departments
CFO Blaise Ingoglia awarded $500k to the Newberry Fire Department and $4,793.44 to the High Springs Fire Department...
Crews respond to residential electrical fire on NW 39th Avenue
This afternoon, crews responded to a residential fire in the 12900 block of NW 39th Avenue; there were no injuries....
Crews contain 20-acre fire in northeast Alachua County
Crews from multiple agencies worked today to contain a fire off of North County Road 225 that spread to 20 acres and threatened several structures....
Unattended fire destroys RV, tractor, and an acre of woods
An unattended fire yesterday destroyed a recreational vehicle and a tractor, along with about an acre of woods....
Alachua County extends burn ban to April 3
After reviewing Alachua County’s current wildland fire conditions and in consultation with state officials, the mandatory countywide burn ban has been extended and will remain...
Crews respond to fire in woods near Celebration Pointe
On Thursday evening, crews responded to a fire in the woods behind the Celebration Pointe parking garage...
Firefighters respond to attic fire
The fire was contained to the attic, and there were no injuries. ...
Alachua County extends burn ban
The mandatory countywide burn ban has been extended and will remain in effect through March 20...
Motorist advisory: Wildfire south of Waldo
An active 10-acre wildfire near State Road 24 and U.S. Hwy 301, south of the city of Waldo, may affect travel on area roadways due...