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Black Bird Ranch (14) Fire β€” Live Updates

750 acres burning in DeSoto County, Florida Β· 70% contained. Live map, evacuation orders, smoke & air quality β€” straight from NIFC, the National Weather Service, and NASA, updated continuously. Free alerts, no signup.

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Live fire pulse Β· Black Bird Ranch (14) FireNIFC

750

acres burned

70%

contained

6

personnel assigned

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As of the latest National Interagency Fire Center report, the Black Bird Ranch (14) Fire has burned 750 acres in DeSoto County, Florida and is 70% contained.

It was first reported on June 30, 2026; the reported cause is natural; the primary fuel is southern rough. About 6 personnel are assigned to the incident.

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Summarized from official NIFC incident data and the incident team's InciWeb updates. A fuller daily narrative is generated automatically for the largest active fires. Awareness only β€” figures lag real conditions. For evacuations, follow your local authorities and call 911.

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Black Bird Ranch (14) Fire FAQ

What do the evacuation zones on the Black Bird Ranch (14) Fire map mean?

Evacuation zones are typically color-coded by urgency: Evacuation Order (leave now β€” immediate danger), Evacuation Warning (be ready to leave at a moment's notice), and Advisory (monitor conditions). Zone boundaries are set by your county sheriff or local fire authority β€” always follow their instructions over any map. Check the evacuation tab for current zone status.

How current is the Black Bird Ranch (14) Fire map and data on this page?

The live map and headline figures (acres, containment) are pulled from the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) WFIGS feed, which fire agencies update throughout the day. Perimeter boundaries typically lag the actual fire edge by several hours, and NIFC updates are not continuous β€” check local fire authority channels for the most time-sensitive information.

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Data: National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), refreshed periodically. Wildfire conditions change rapidly; figures here may lag official updates. FireRisk.ai is for awareness, not emergency guidance.