Started on Oct 2, 2026.
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Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
Quick facts
- Location
- Franklin County
- Jurisdiction
- USFS · Federal land
An active wildfire designated as the Iao Fire has consumed 260 acres of federal land in Franklin, Florida, managed by the USFS after starting on October 2, 2026.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. Nationally, the broader wildfire context shows 3,318,049 hectares burned so far in 2026, tracking 39 percent below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Florida for less than a day. So far it has affected roughly 260 acres — about 1.1 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
The bigger picture in United States
Across United States, roughly 3,318,049 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 39% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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