1:30 pm UPDATE:
We are getting reports now that all entry into the River Ranch Hunt club is to be stopped/entrance is closed – only personnel allowed to enter is Forestry. The community is advised to avoid 630 too, as closures might be possible.
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As of 12:00 pm (noon) June 6, Florida Forest Service has confirmed that there are still active fires in the River Ranch area. There are multiple fires still occurring. Personnel are currently on scene fighting these fires and more resources are coming in to aid with the fires.
Video from June 6, 2024
Florida Forest Service now has access to two helicopters. They will be coming on scene shortly, which will be a huge resource in helping get these fires under control.
Additional resources across the state have also been contacted to help with the containment of the fires.
The first of the fires started yesterday in the River Ranch area. The fire jumped over County Road 630 (2 lane road) then jumped into the Indian Lake Estates area. No houses were reported in danger in the Indian Lake Estates area, but the fire did burn about 100 acres here. At this time, the fire in this area is 95% contained.
If you are in or near the fire areas, please use caution and drive carefully as roads are back open. Please avoid the areas if possible still though, as there are a lot of emergency vehicles driving around the roads.
For reference, here is the article with the preliminary information from the fires yesterday: https://winterhavendaily.com/2024/06/05/several-dozen-crews-battling-fires-that-have-burned-over-several-hundred-acres-in-lake-wales/
