Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

State Continues Battling Wildfires

Leon County Judge John Cooper on June 30, 2022, in a screen grab from The Florida Channel.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
/
The Florida Channel
Leon County Judge John Cooper on June 30, 2022, in a screen grab from The Florida Channel.

Florida faced 32 active wildfires Monday, as dry conditions in parts of the state continued to pose a threat for blazes. 
Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, whose agency includes the Florida Forest Service, announced the updated number of fires, which included a 450-acre fire in Polk County that was 75 percent contained.

Firefighters in recent weeks also have dealt with large fires in areas such as Collier County.