No longer in the daily fire updates. The Well Fire last appeared in an official report on July 17, at 2,814 acres and 100% contained. Fires drop off this list once crews have them contained or out; we keep the page for reference. See fires burning now →

Well Fire

Miami-Dade County, Florida · Wildfire

No longer active Official numbers updated Jul 17, 2026 (30 days ago)
First reported about 2 months ago
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Size
2,814 acres
Aug 16, 5:00 AM
Containment
100%
Aug 16, 5:00 AM
Crew size
1
Aug 16, 5:00 AM
Money spent
$0
Aug 16, 5:00 AM

Well Fire and other nearby fires

Well Fire summary

The Well Fire is a wildfire near Miami-Dade County, Florida. It has burned about 2,814 acres (about 2,000 football fields). Crews have it fully contained, with a line all the way around it. It was first reported about 2 months ago. About 1 people are on it, run by a Type 5 IC.

Size
2,814 acres
Containment
100%
Discovered
June 16, 2026 (first reported about 2 months ago)
Cause
Not reported

The size and containment above are current as of Friday, July 31st at 1:00 p.m. CDT.

Weather & fire-spread conditions

No forecast is available for this fire's location right now.

Who's on it

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

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