Juniper Swamp
ACRES BURNED
4986
STATE
Florida
ORIGIN COUNTY
Libertycontainment
100%
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30.2963386522494, -84.9662042062662
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2025-04-12
TIMELINE
26 days
April 12
Detected
May 9
LAST UPDATED
Incident Data
CAUSE
Natural
BEHAVIOR
MinimalBEHAVIOR DETAILS
- Smoldering
- Smoldering
- Smoldering
PRIMARY FUEL TYPE?
Timber (Grass and Understory)Description
NE of Camel Lake
Response
Lead Protecting AGENCY
USFS
TOTAL PERSONNEL
63
DISPATCH CENTER
Florida Interagency Coordination CenterPROPERTY OWNERSHIP
Federal
(USFS)
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Nearby Air Quality
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2025-05-03 20:01:28.7963182025-05-03 20:01:28.796318
**Start Date/Time/Location** The Juniper Swamp Fire was discovered on April 12, 2025, approximately 11.1 miles southeast of Blountstown, Florida, in the Apalachicola National Forest[1][3][4]. **Size and Containment** As of the latest updates, the fire has burned around 3,549 acres and is approximately 90% contained, although some sources indicate 68% containment[1][3][4]. **Growth and Rate of Spread** The fire was initially reported to be around 3,000 acres, caused by lightning. It has exhibited moderate fire behavior with running, flanking, and backing, typical in timber and southern rough fuels[3][5]. **Containment Efforts** Firefighters have been battling the fire for over 20 days. The containment efforts are ongoing, with moderate fire behavior and suppression activities progressing to fully contain the fire[3][4].
Citations
['https://www.fireweatheravalanche.org/wildfire/136899357/florida/juniper-swamp-fire', 'https://www.fireweatheravalanche.org/fires/136899357/florida/juniper-swamp-fire', 'https://www.wftv.com/news/local/conditions-fueling-massive-wildfire-northern-florida-has-central-florida-firefighters-edge/UTY3DOTL6RBPPP5AGNYZC5O2II/', 'https://www.battstaging.com/fire/juniper-swamp/', 'https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/sitreprt.pdf']
