Brush Fires in Indian River and St Lucie County
Here is the info sent out by the Florida Forest Service Public Information Officer for the Okeechobee District
Please keep an eye on this post and we will post updates here.
#StLucieCounty #PalmaWildfire fire activity has started to increase. Firefighting bulldozers remove the fuel and encircle the fire to STOP the spread. pic.twitter.com/FffYDwxNo7
— FFS Okeechobee (@FFS_Okeechobee) March 22, 2018
#StLucieCounty #PalmaWildfire Update with Dave Grubich, State Wildland Firefighter https://t.co/EgXA1l4mKw
— FFS Okeechobee (@FFS_Okeechobee) March 22, 2018
Wildfires Updates – wildfires have held throughout the night due to higher humidity. The concern for State Firefighters is shifting winds & thick vegetation. The acreages and containment will be updated later this morning as firefighters get on scene to patrol, monitor & mop-up. pic.twitter.com/5XzRHaf48c
— FFS Okeechobee (@FFS_Okeechobee) March 22, 2018
This morning, all State Wildland Firefighters will ensure that their equipment is fire ready and return to all "active" wildfires from yesterday to patrol, monitor and mop to prevent any of these wildfires from rekindling. pic.twitter.com/vbcbSjKf44
— FFS Okeechobee (@FFS_Okeechobee) March 22, 2018
FL Forest Service, Okeechobee District suppressed 11 wildfires that burned 520-acres. We could not have done it without the incredible support we have from the county fire departments. pic.twitter.com/WuKIxZRiET
— FFS Okeechobee (@FFS_Okeechobee) March 22, 2018
#IndianRiverCounty SunnyB wildfire update. Fire is approximately 380 acres 75% contained. I-95 still shut down. County and State Firefighters continue to suppress the fire. Smoke Will be a concern tonight and tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/xCeRoywogB
— FFS Okeechobee (@FFS_Okeechobee) March 22, 2018
#PalmaWildfire off becker update for still holding at approximately 80 acres at 50% contained. Smoke will be an issue in the tonight and in the morning because there is piles of debris on fire.
— FFS Okeechobee (@FFS_Okeechobee) March 22, 2018
#IndianRiverCounty – Two wildfires North of State Road 60 and west of I-95. . I-95 is still closed. SunnyB wildfire north of the Bass wildfire is 130-acres, 0% contained. Bass Wildfire -40 acres 100%. Both caused by lightning. Both wind driven. pic.twitter.com/ohbkbC7u04
— FFS Okeechobee (@FFS_Okeechobee) March 22, 2018
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This simple tutorial will help you as well https://t.co/pXHZwIjJ2c pic.twitter.com/7vjdrmpMi8— FFS Okeechobee (@FFS_Okeechobee) March 22, 2018
#PalmaWildfire Becker Road is being closed Nw Gilson Road and South bend Blvd. County and State Firefighters continue to suppress the fire. pic.twitter.com/0zVISxvfdM
— FFS Okeechobee (@FFS_Okeechobee) March 21, 2018
Becker Rd is now closed from NW Gilson Road to Southbend Blvd as local and state Firefighters continue to work the fire between Harbor Ridge and Tesoro communities. The fire is 50% contained and has burned roughly 80 acres so far. Approximately 20 homes have been evacuated. pic.twitter.com/H5uUNZQbyX
— StLucieFire (@StLucieFireDist) March 22, 2018
7:44 PM -The Florida Highway Patrol has announced 95 is closed in both directions in the area of MM 151 due to a burning fire.
https://twitter.com/FellsmerePD/status/976590497300074497
#StLucieCounty #PalmaWildfire view from turnpike bride on becker pic.twitter.com/W1HQDZ41HQ
— FFS Okeechobee (@FFS_Okeechobee) March 21, 2018
#StLucieCounty #PalmaWildfire off becker road 10 homes were evacuated in Harbor Ridge Community. pic.twitter.com/r5fhTUcqxp
— FFS Okeechobee (@FFS_Okeechobee) March 21, 2018
#StLucieCounty – Becker Road wildfire update – this wind driven wildfire is more challenging due to thick vegetation and spot fires. Spot fires are fires started by flying sparks or embers up to 1/4 mile ahead of the main fire pic.twitter.com/vjeFSlir4J
— FFS Okeechobee (@FFS_Okeechobee) March 21, 2018
#StLucieCounty Wildfire off Becker Road UPDATE 15-acres. two firefighting bulldozers on scene. the fuel in front of the head of the fire has been removed. the forward spread has stopped. working on encircling the entire fire with a dirt control line made by firefighting bulldozer pic.twitter.com/eiBav9ZHnJ
— FFS Okeechobee (@FFS_Okeechobee) March 21, 2018
#StLucieCounty – FL Forest Service on scene of a 5-acre wildfire off Becker Road and Palma street . Nothing threatened at this time. Saint Lucie County Fire District on scene. Vegetation very thick – firefighting bulldozer needed to stop fire spread pic.twitter.com/4cqdIL9Ejb
— FFS Okeechobee (@FFS_Okeechobee) March 21, 2018
Wildfires we are currently working. There are new ones that keep popping up because of these high winds drying out the moisture from yesterday's rain. pic.twitter.com/cPHTHmpfWt
— FFS Okeechobee (@FFS_Okeechobee) March 21, 2018
#IndianRiverCounty – county and state firefighters on scene of a 10-acre wildfire north of SR60 and west of I95. Nothing threatened but FL HIghway Patrol has been notified about possible smoke on I-95 or SR60. Please use caution when driving in the area. pic.twitter.com/pe809uizZw
— FFS Okeechobee (@FFS_Okeechobee) March 21, 2018