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INCIDENT UPDATED 5/10/2012

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Big Cypress National Preserve Fire Management will be conducting a prescribed burn on Thursday, May 10, 2012. The burn will take place north of Raccoon Point, along the Preserve's east boundary.

Basic Information

Incident TypePrescribed Fire
CauseProject
Date of OriginThursday May 10th, 2012 approx. 11:00 AM
Location10 miles south of mile marker 53 on Interstate 75, 11 miles north of Highway 41

Current Situation

Size2,000 acres

Current Weather

Wind Conditions3 mph SW
Temperature81 degrees
Humidity75%

Unit Information

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Big Cypress National Preserve
National Park Service
33100 Tamiami Trail East
Ochopee, FL 34141

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