2026 Wildfire Season :(

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Nebraska has been nuts this week


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That Morrill fire is no joke. The smoke from that rolled in here about 12:30 am on Monday. I woke up to the smell and looked out of the window and couldn't see the end of my driveway. I woke the wife up in a panic to get dressed, thinking we had minutes to get out.

Yeah, that fire is almost 100 miles from us. The wind must have just been perfect. My wife said all of her coworkers woke up in the same sort of panic.

I really feel for those people, that thing has been devastating.

We had a scare a couple of weeks ago with a fire about 7 miles west of us and blowing in our direction. The wind changed, and the local farmers got it contained with discs. Then the FD showed up for mop-up. This extreme drought, coupled with crazy wind, is a recipe for disaster.
 
There was a small 8 acre fire in the Jemez over the weekend and I think I saw that 3 popped in Colorado. Seems like its going to be a long summer
 
90supra said:
There was a small 8 acre fire in the Jemez over the weekend and I think I saw that 3 popped in Colorado. Seems like its going to be a long summer
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Forest service hasn't had controlled burn yet, that's when the really big fires in NM get going
 
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Not dry and windy enough for them to burn yet. Gotta wait for a couple days of 40+ mph winds predicted to start a burn.
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Must be all nice up there in LA.

Feels like today is the first day this month is hasn't been blowing 40+ .
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Grass fire next door. Breeze is blowing away from us but closest neighbor is getting licked. FD is knocking it down quickly.
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I woke up to more smoke this morning. Looks like there are 2 more fires just north of the Morrill fire. That's gotta push that area over a million acres this year. so far.
 
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Georgia wildfire

Georgia is currently experiencing a historic wildfire crisis driven by exceptional drought conditions, prompting Governor Brian Kemp to declare a State of Emergency for 91 counties and issue the state's first-ever mandatory 30-day burn ban. The situation is dominated by two major blazes in...
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Georgia is currently experiencing a historic wildfire crisis driven by exceptional drought conditions, prompting Governor Brian Kemp to declare a State of Emergency for 91 counties and issue the state's first-ever mandatory 30-day burn ban.

The situation is dominated by two major blazes in Southeast Georgia: the Pineland Road Fire in Clinch County, which has burned over 16,000 acres and is 10% contained, and the Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County, which has grown to approximately 5,000 acres and destroyed more than 50 homes. Shifting winds and low humidity have made containment difficult, leading to expanded mandatory evacuations in Brantley County and significant property damage across the region.

Smoke from these fires has drifted north, causing hazy skies and reduced air quality in the Atlanta metro area and other parts of the state. The Georgia Forestry Commission reports that more than 90 wildfires have ignited statewide since April 18, with over 27,000 acres currently burning. Federal resources, including FEMA assistance, have been mobilized to support local and state firefighting efforts.


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Florida wildfire

As of April 22, 2026, Florida is battling 135 active wildfires that have burned approximately 21,000 acres across the state. The situation is described as one of the worst fire seasons in decades, driven by 18 months of drought, critically low humidity, and strong winds that have left vegetation...
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As of April 22, 2026, Florida is battling 135 active wildfires that have burned approximately 21,000 acres across the state. The situation is described as one of the worst fire seasons in decades, driven by 18 months of drought, critically low humidity, and strong winds that have left vegetation highly flammable.

Key developments include:

  • Major Blazes: The Railroad Fire in Clay and Putnam Counties has grown to 4,186 acres (55% contained) and threatened over 1,500 homes. The Cow Creek Fire in Levy County has burned over 1,600 acres (30% contained), forcing evacuations and road closures.
  • Impact: More than 50 homes have been destroyed across the Southeast region (including Georgia), with dozens more threatened. Heavy smoke has degraded air quality, prompting health warnings and school closures in affected areas like Brantley County, Georgia, and Gainesville, Florida.
  • Response: Emergency officials have issued burn bans statewide, and FEMA has approved federal funding to assist with firefighting costs. Residents are urged to stay indoors if possible and follow evacuation orders immediately.
For real-time tracking, official maps and smoke alerts are available via the Florida Forest Service and local news outlets.
 
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Just kicking off. Other side of the valley from me, but we should have a good view of the action.
 
Seems like they got a better handle on the fire after the winds died down in the afternoon. I think it is mostly out even if it doesn't show any containment on Watch Duty.
 
So this pops up,
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The day before noaa issues a hi wind advisory, thankfully it was brought under control before the wind came...
 
We had a car fire on the highway a couple days ago. It was a couple hundred yards west of our driveway. Thankfully the wind was calm, and our local firefighters have their **** together :grinpimp:

I need to get in a final mow before the heat hits, but the damn grass won't stop growing :shaking:
 
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