The River Ranch Complex Fire that started on June 5, 2024, still holds at 4,500 acres. Florida Forest Service personnel are monitoring existing containment lines, installing new containment lines, and improving the containment lines already put in. Today, Division A is reporting 90% containment of their portion of the fire and Division B is reporting 75% containment. “Division B is still showing some active burning with our crews still working on more containment lines,” said Forest Area Supervisor Pete Lewis. He added, “Our personnel have been putting in some long hours trying to protect property, and our lines are holding due to their dedication.”
Currently, the Florida Forest Service has 8 tractor/plow units, 3 heavy tractors, 8 brush trucks, and approximately 10 support personnel on the fire. The two Task Force units are still committed to the fire.
The investigation into the cause has been started by our Department of Agriculture Law Enforcement personnel. Due to the size of the fire, it may take several weeks before they release their findings.
Drivers in the River Ranch/Indian Lakes Estates area should use caution in this area due to changing smoke conditions. Portions of CR 630 and Hwy 60 may be shut down depending on smoke conditions.
The Florida Forest Service is still asking people to be extremely cautious with any outdoor activities involving an open flame, or activities that cause sparks (welding, grinding, etc.) We have received some rainfall but not enough to make a difference with the fire danger. You can visit our website BeWildfireReadyFl.com for additional wildfire safety information.
This will be the last update for today. Another update will be sent out tomorrow between 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm.
The Florida Forest Service, a division of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, manages more than 1 million acres of state forests, and provides management assistance on more than 17 million acres of private and community forests while protecting homes, forestland, and natural resources from the devastating effects of wildfire on more than 26 million acres. Learn more at FloridaForestService.com.