Broward County, Florida · Wildfire
| Metric | Last report | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | — |
3,500 acres
Jul 28, 8:01 PM
|
— |
| Containment | — |
0%
Jul 28, 8:01 PM
|
— |
| Crew size | — |
2
Jul 28, 8:01 PM
|
— |
| Money spent | — |
$0
Jul 28, 8:01 PM
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— |
The Holey Land Fire is a wildfire near Broward County, Florida. It has burned about 3,500 acres (about 3,000 football fields). Crews have boxed in 0% of its edge; the other 100% isn't contained yet. It's a brand-new fire, first reported yesterday. About 2 people are on it, run by a Type 5 IC.
The size and containment above are current as of Tuesday, July 28th at 8:01 p.m. CDT.
No forecast is available for this fire's location right now.
About 2 people are assigned to this fire, run by a Type 5 IC.
The official feed reports the total headcount, not a breakdown by crew type.
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No other active fires are near this one right now. It's on its own.
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