Mailbox Fire, Florida
Agency feeds show the Mailbox Fire burning in Florida, United States. Reported size is about 409 acres (166 hectares) and was classified as Moderate.
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Timeline
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Containment reported at 50%
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Containment reported at 45%
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Status: Moderate
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Containment reported at 40%
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Containment reported at 35%
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Containment reported at 30%
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Containment reported at 20%
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Size reported at approximately 408 acres (165 ha)
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Status: Minimal
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
30.3385, -82.3135
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the Mailbox Fire burning in Florida, United States. Reported size is about 409 acres (166 hectares) and was classified as Moderate.
The fire was last updated 12 minutes ago by agency reporting systems.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 232 km.
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Agency-reported size for Mailbox Fire, Florida · 6 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Florida (currently ranked #2 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 22 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Mailbox |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-FLFNF-002135 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Florida |
| Location | Sanderson, Baker |
| Latitude | 30.33851 |
| Longitude | -82.31354 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 9:58 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Moderate |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 409 ac |
| Containment % | 50% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | 45 |
| Estimated cost | $490,000 |
| Fuel | Southern Rough |
| Complexity | Type 4 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 6, 2026, 12:57 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | BH |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Mailbox Fire is currently reported at approximately 409 acres (166 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Mailbox Fire is located in Florida, United States at approximately 30.3385, -82.3135.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 50% (status: Moderate).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-06.
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?
No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.
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 12 minutes ago).