Jones Island Fire (FL)
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Quick facts
- Location
- Volusia County
- Cause
- Natural
- Jurisdiction
- USFWS · Federal land
Burning across 525 acres of federal land in Volusia, Florida, the active Jones Island Fire has prompted a response from the USFWS following its natural ignition on August 10, 2026. Satellites are picking up a moderate cluster of 7 heat detections over the last 48 hours, illustrating the current extent of the spread.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. Meanwhile, the broader national landscape shows 2,799,726 hectares burned so far in 2026, tracking 49% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Florida for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 525 acres — about 2.1 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 2,799,726 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 49% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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