Bombing Range 6 Fire, Florida
Bombing Range 6 is a wildfire currently listed in Florida, United States, with an estimated burned area of less than 1 acre and was classified as Uncontained.
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Status: Uncontained
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29.1202, -81.7085
Current Situation
Bombing Range 6 is a wildfire currently listed in Florida, United States, with an estimated burned area of less than 1 acre and was classified as Uncontained.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 9 minutes ago.
Settlements in the area include Astor (18.4 km E), Umatilla (21.6 km S), Pierson (27.1 km NE), Eustis (29.8 km S).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 8 other active fires within about 164 km.
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Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Nearby Communities
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Astor
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Umatilla
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Pierson
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Eustis
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Lady Lake
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Silver Springs Shores
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Florida (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Astor at 11 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 6 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Bombing Range 6 |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-FLFNF-002301 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Florida |
| Location | Marion |
| Latitude | 29.12017 |
| Longitude | -81.70850 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 12:34 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | Astor (11 mi E), Umatilla (13 mi S), Pierson (17 mi NE), Eustis (19 mi S), Lady Lake (19 mi SW), Silver Springs Shores (19 mi W) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 23, 2026, 10:45 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Bombing Range 6 Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Bombing Range 6 Fire is located in Florida, United States at approximately 29.1202, -81.7085. Nearby towns include Astor (18.4 km E), Umatilla (21.6 km S), Pierson (27.1 km NE), Eustis (29.8 km S).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Uncontained. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-23.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Astor (11 mi E), Umatilla (13 mi S), Pierson (17 mi NE), Eustis (19 mi S), Lady Lake (19 mi SW), Silver Springs Shores (19 mi W).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 9 minutes ago).