Fires in High Springs, Could Lafayette Be Next? Fire Danger Hits HIGH

Rhett Coleman

17 Nov 2025 — 1 min read

MAYO, FL – The threat of wildfire in North Florida is now HIGH, prompting an urgent public safety alert for Lafayette County. The Florida Forest Service (FFS) confirmed the area's fire danger index is at the HIGH level as of Monday, November 17, 2025, meaning any fire ignited will spread aggressively and containment efforts will be challenging.

The escalating local risk comes immediately after a serious brush fire incident near High Springs (Alachua County) yesterday.

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