A National Fire at Big Cypress National Preserve has grown in size eight days after it ignited with officials saying more than one-third of it is contained. Erika Hoopes, spokesperson for the Big ...

Five days after a fire broke out on federal land, officials say both its growth and containment remain static. According to officials at Big Cypress National Preserve, a fire that ignited on Feb. 22 ...

A prescribed burn covering nearly 115,000 acres is underway at Big Cypress National Preserve. The burn is expected to last 3-5 days, with trails and recreational areas closed temporarily. The burn ban ...

COPELAND, Fla. — In Copeland, neighborhoods don’t look like subdivisions. Homes sit far apart, tucked between trees and open land. Residents describe the community as quiet and remote, a place where ...

National Fire grows at Florida's Big Cypress Preserve The National Fire at Big Cypress Preserve grows to 35,000 acres with 38% containment. No property damage reported. Updates on containment efforts.