Wildfire — Glades, Florida

2017-05-13 to 2017-05-17 · Glades, Florida

Event narrative

The Crane Wildfire burned about 5,000 acres in northern Glades County east of U.S. 27. Three outbuildings were damaged. The fire came close to the Brighton Seminole Indian Reservation but did not directly impact that area.

Wider weather episode

Dry conditions helped to spark a wildfire in northern Glades County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 704141. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.