The River Ranch Complex Fire that started on June 5, 2024, is entering the mop-up phase as the containment lines are holding. Florida Forest Service personnel are monitoring existing containment lines and improving the containment lines already put in. Division A is still reporting 90% containment of their portion of the fire and Division B is still reporting 75% containment. Personnel are mopping up hot spots along the containment lines to combat any flare-ups.
Today the Florida Forest Service will have 6 tractor/plow units, 3 heavy tractors, 7 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 was started by our Department of Agriculture Law Enforcement personnel yesterday. 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. CR 630 is open to local traffic only between Walk in the Water Road and HWY 60. Roadways may be shut down in the evenings 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. We need to receive substantial, widespread rainfall to reduce the fire danger in the area. You can visit our website BeWildfireReadyFl.com for additional wildfire safety information.
This will be the last update for today (6/9/24) unless there are significant changes. The next update will be tomorrow afternoon.
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.