Wildfire in Baker, Florida

Wildfire April 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026 · Baker, Florida

What the National Weather Service wrote

Per Florida Forest Service, a wildfire that was burning during the end of March continued into early April near Taylor. The wildfire was at 366 acres with 90% containment on the 1st of April. Details are limited thereafter, but was likely contained by the end of the month.

The wider storm

Extreme to exceptional drought continued or worsened for the majority of the region throughout the month of April. This, combined with many days of breezy to gusty wind conditions, resulted in a number of wildfires.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1330150. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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