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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IgnitedJune 30, 2026
750
acres burned
70%
contained
6
personnel assigned
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Black Bird Ranch (14) Fire β daily report
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.
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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What do the evacuation zones on the Black Bird Ranch (14) Fire map mean?
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