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Berger Fire

Palm Beach County, Florida · Wildfire

850 acres 15% contained First reported 2 days ago

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Berger Fire summary

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The Berger Fire is a wildfire near Palm Beach County, Florida. It has burned about 850 acres (about 644 football fields). Crews have boxed in 15% of its edge; the other 85% isn't contained yet. It was first reported 2 days ago. About 2 people are on it, run by a Type 5 IC.

Size
850 acres
Containment
15%
Discovered
July 17, 2026 (first reported 2 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 2 people are assigned to this fire, run by a Type 5 IC.

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Nearby fires to Berger Fire

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