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Potts Fire

Citrus County, Florida · Wildfire

318 acres 100% contained First reported 8 days ago

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Potts Fire summary

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The Potts Fire is a wildfire near Citrus County, Florida. It has burned about 318 acres (about 241 football fields). Crews have it fully contained, with a line all the way around it. It was first reported 8 days ago. About 1 people are on it, run by a Type 5 IC.

Size
318 acres
Containment
100%
Discovered
July 11, 2026 (first reported 8 days ago)
Cause
Not reported

The size and containment above are current as of Saturday, July 18th at 3:28 p.m. CDT.

Weather & fire-spread conditions

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Who's on it

About 1 people are assigned to this fire, run by a Type 5 IC.

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