The fire, known as the Rookery Fire, is located in the Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge. The fire has burned about 3,700 acres so far, according to the U.S. Forest Service’s wildfire map.

A new brush fire burning in Palm Bay’s ‘Compound’ area is prompting evacuations as a precaution. According to Palm Bay Fire Rescue, crews are battling a 100-acre fire in the Compound right now in the area of Madden and Olivia roads. It’s about 50% contained.

Comfortable weather has arrived in Central Florida, but it comes with a catch as gusty winds and dry air will keep fire danger elevated over the next few days.

The fires disrupting Amtrak service are part of a broader wildfire threat across Florida this week. Seminole County Assistant Fire Chief Tod Zellers said a combination of drought, low humidity and increasing winds has created especially dangerous conditions.

Crews are battling a 120-acre brush fire in Umatilla and people are being asked to avoid the area. The fire is in the area of Wiygul Road, between State Road 19 and County Road 439.

Amtrak train routes are running in and out of Florida again after large brush fires in the northeast part of the state forced their cancellation Monday.

Firefighters got a five-acre brush fire under control Thursday in central Brevard County, which burned near a church and a school in the Palm Shores area.

At least two homes were evacuated in the Mims area due to a vegetation fire that was sparked by a fatal crash on Interstate 95, according to a Brevard County spokesperson.

As of Tuesday afternoon, the brush fire that forced evacuations in Daytona Beach is 227 acres and 100% contained.

Homes are being evacuated in a Daytona Beach neighborhood because of a brush fire crews are battling. Our News 6 meteorologists say drought conditions are pretty bad right now and with the cold front, they are only going to get worse.

Officials from the Osceola County Fire Rescue and the Florida Forest Service are responding to a brush fire on Saturday afternoon near Holopaw.

Polk County Fire Rescue crews responded to more than 30 brush fires across the county Sunday as dry conditions and high winds fueled flames despite a countywide burn ban, according to a news release.

Fire crews from multiple agencies responded to a brush fire in Osceola County on Sunday afternoon, according to officials.

All lanes of Interstate 95 have now reopened, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The Florida Forest Service said on Saturday they are battling a brush fire in the Cemex Mines area of Clermont, according to a news release.

Fire crews have successfully “knocked down” the fire, though the highway remains closed in both directions.

A more than 60-acre brush fire has closed down a busy roadway in Volusia County on Tuesday evening, officials said.

The Florida Forest Service is responding to another brush fire on Tuesday, this time in Sumter County, according to a social media post by the agency.

A fast-moving brush fire that threatened homes and prompted the closure of a major roadway in Lake County is now 100% contained, according to the Florida Forest Service.

Deputies say a large brush fire has prompted the closure of a major roadway in Lake County.

Flagler County will undergo a week-long burn ban due to dry conditions and the threat of brush fires.

A brush fire sparked by lightning quickly spread in Micco as fire crews raced to save homes.

Fire crews in Brevard County are evacuating homes because of a brush fire near a Micco neighborhood. The fire is near Cherish Drive, south of Micco Road and west of U.S. 1.

A brush fire reported in Flagler County may cause visibility issues on roadways on Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Despite the stalled front sitting overtop our state driving up our moisture and rain chances, we have a 1-2 punch of nasty air coming in. This could cause problems for your allergies, breathing, and other conditions.

Fire crews from Seminole and Volusia counties are battling a 15-acre brush fire in the Lake Harney area, according to a news release.

Three brush fires were reported in the Ocala National Forest “following the passage of a thunderstorm," according to a news release from the U.S. Forest Service.

Floridians have been battling near-record breaking temperatures for the last several days. The sun is harsh, and the heat is brutal. Will we see this set up begin to breakdown for us anytime soon? Here's the answer to that.

This morning we woke up to such a pleasant surprise; heavy rainfall! o

Widespread rain swept across Central Florida as the U.S. Forest Service and Florida Forest Service worked to contain ongoing brush fires in Marion County.

Here's what you need to know about a Weather Alert Day in the Orlando area.

It has been HOT and DRY across the Sunshine State for quite the extended period now.

Crews in Orange County are battling a brush fire that is causing traffic headaches for motorists on Saturday afternoon.

As dry conditions keep the fire danger high in Central Florida, Palm Bay Fire Rescue is staying very busy protecting lives and property.

Officials said that no structures are in danger from the fire. Firefighters are working diligently to contain the fire and protect the surrounding area.

Upon arrival, deputies met with a representative from the Department of Forestry, who allegedly witnessed Amanda Clark setting multiple fires in the woods behind the residence, the arrest report states.

As fire threats remain high in Central Florida, one family is feeling thankful that firefighters stopped a 30-acre brush fire that came within feet of their mobile home.

Just like how Floridians take precautions for a hurricane, the Lake County Public Safety Director said the same should be done for a brush fire.

Several Central Florida counties have issued a burn ban as dry conditions remain.

As crews continue to battle brush fires across Central Florida, some residents have reached out to News 6 for help dealing with the aftermath. Here is what we found.

Crews are battling a 100-acre brush fire kicking up a lot of smoke near Deltona. The fire was reported Tuesday afternoon near the Deep Creek Preserve. That’s south of State Road 44 and east of I-4.

rews are working to contain a brush fire in a rural area south of downtown Groveland. Crews are working on containment lines, but there are concerns about gusting winds.

Some of the residents contacted News 6, saying the smoke seemed unbearable.

Officials say fire crews are protecting surrounding structures from a brush fire.

A 100-acre brush fire in Daytona Beach near the Latitude Margaritaville community is now contained, according to a news release.

A brush fire that began Wednesday in Polk County is holding at 4,500 acres as of Saturday, according to the Florida Forest Service - Lakeland District.

The brush fire was located along Orange Blossom Trail near Osceola Parkway.

Lightning is the suspected cause of a large brush fire in northwest Volusia County, though crews are still investigating.

The Volusia County Professional Firefighters Association announced Saturday afternoon that firefighters were responding to a “major” brush fire near Osteen.

Police in Ocoee warned Saturday of a brush fire that forced the evacuation of some businesses near West Oaks Mall.

A large brush fire in a rural area in east Osceola County forced some people to evacuate Friday.

Burn ban in effect in Brevard County

Palm Bay firefighters responded to a brush fire that began Saturday at a solar farm in the southern end of the city, according to a fire department spokesperson.

Traffic was allowed to resume along Williamson Boulevard in Volusia County after a brush fire caused the roadway to close on Thursday evening.

Fire reported at Sapodilla Road Southwest and Wingham Drive Southwest

Assistant fire chief John Ringleb walked through the woods off Babcock Street south of Malabar Road and pointed out how quickly brush fires on Sunday grew.

Firefighters responded Sunday to a brush fire in Palm Bay, the second such fire there in as many days, according to the fire department.

Palm Bay firefighters say a large brush fire began Saturday in the U.S. Space Force Malabar Annex.

Fire crews in Palm Bay battled a 40-acre brush fire in the city’s “Compound” area on Saturday, with Palm Bay Fire Rescue later confirming the fire was accidental and had been caused by an explosion during testing by rocket enthusiasts.

Brevard County crews are battling a 15-acre brush fire near Cocoa, and though no structures are in danger, drivers may see smoke in the area.

A low and slow burning vegetation fire is moving through the Chuluota Wilderness Area, according to Seminole County Fire Rescue.

A brush fire that has scorched 563 acres in Volusia County continues to send thick smoke across major roadways, including Interstate 95.

Hot and dry conditions in Central Florida are increasing the risk of brush fires.

Crews are fighting a brush fire in Port St. John, according to the Brevard Count Fire Rescue.

Officials say a brush fire in Volusia County is now 100% contained.

Palm Bay Fire Rescue is asking people to avoid these areas

The Red Cross is providing support to the families impacted by a fire in Sharpes, near Cocoa, Friday afternoon.

The fire is burning in Sharpes near Cocoa and has damaged eight homes, with four of the eight destroyed, according to fire officials.

Firefighters battle a brush fire in Volusia County.

Officials say vetFirefighters continued to battle the 12,000-acre (about 4,860-hectare) Bertha Swamp Road fire and the 841-acre (340-hectare) Adkins Avenue fire, which have threatened homes and forced residents of at least 1,100 houses in Bay County, Florida. erans forced to evacuate a nursing home by a Florida Panhandle wildfire have been allowed to return home.

Florida Forest Service crews fought a brush fire in the West Melbourne area near Interstate 95 Friday and Saturday that grew as large as 90 acres.

Crews are battling a fire in South Daytona that was started by four juveniles, according to the fire chief.

Fire crews were battling a 1,000-acre brush fire Saturday evening near New Smyrna Beach, according to the Florida Forest Service.

Wickham Park in Melbourne is closed to pedestrians and vehicles.

Crews worked through the night on any hotspots from a 1,600-acre brush fire in Indian River County and to help prevent it from spreading, according to the Florida Forest Service.

Parts of Interstate 95 are closed in Brevard County as crews respond to a brush fire, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A brush fire in Melbourne is being taken care of by the Florida Forest Service, according to the FFS.

So let’s take a look at all of the wild things that happened so far this year that you probably already forgot about, shall we? (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images) (2020 Getty Images)Jan. 3: Iranian general Qasem Soleimani was killed in a drone strike by the U.S. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (2020 Getty Images)Feb. 5: After months of investigations, hearings and lots of tweets from Trump, the president was acquitted by the Senate on both articles of impeachment. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) (2020 Getty Images)And now we’re in June. It’s hard to believe that all of those things happened during a pandemic, so who knows what else is next?

The 2,000-acre (809-hectare) fire in Santa Rosa County, located just east of Pensacola, prompted the evacuation of 1,100 homes Wednesday. Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried said in a news conference Thursday afternoon that fire officials are working around the clock to contain the wildfires. Rich Aloy, with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, was patrolling Wednesday when he and other deputies rescued an older couple trapped by a burning power line. The Santa Rosa County fire began Monday when a prescribed burn by a private contractor got out of control, Fried said. In neighboring Walton County, a 575-acre (233-hectare) fire in Walton County prompted about 500 people to evacuate.

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – High-definition drone video showcases the view from above as Osceola County firefighters battled a 20-acre brush fire Friday afternoon. CloudThe fire was contained by 7 p.m. without any injuries or damage to homes. Osceola County Fire Rescue & EMS, the Kissimmee Fire Department and the State Division of Forestry all helped to extinguish the flames. The aerial footage, provided by Osceola County Fire Rescue & EMS, shows crews dumping water from a later truck, the blaze engulfing surrounding trees and infrared imagery showing just how hot the fire became. Watch the video in the media player at the top of this story.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A wildfire in Volusia County caused officials to shut down all lanes of I-4 near mile marker 123 on Saturday. WILDFIRE ALERT: @FLForestService is responding to a 180-acre wildfire in Volusia County. The Florida Forest Service deployed five dozer plow units, three overhead units, and a helicopter to battle the blaze, officials said. Personnel with Volusia County Fire Rescue and the Seminole County Fire Department also responded to the fire. We thank our brave Forest Service firefighters for working swiftly to control this wildfire.”

The fire was located south of Fortune Road and east of Florida’s Turnpike, officials said. When crews arrived on scene, they found a vehicle and empty farm structure on fire but were able to quickly knock it down, according to officials. While containing the fire, fire crews noticed a new column of smoke coming from another location on the same property. “A separate structure and the wooded area surrounding it were engulfed in flames,” officials said. “Due to the questionable nature of the fires, we have requested that the State Fire Marshall investigate,” officials said.

CLOUD, Fla. – Firefighters are working to put out a brush fire Friday evening in St. Cloud that’s threatening nearby homes. Crews from Orange and Osceola counties are using tanker trucks to try and put out the fire in the 4100 block of Cardinal Lane. Osceola Fire Rescue said the cause was burning debris that caught a mobile home on fire. People who live on the street were kept from their homes tonight until crews finished putting out the fires.