Fire Danger Rating: Currently HIGH.  No rainfall fell over the past week. Last measurable rainfall fell 17 days ago. Total April 2025 rainfall is 0.85 inch. Normal April (1991-2020) is 5.99 inches. No rainfall forecast through the end of the month. Keetch-Bryam Drought Index is 256 (Okaloosa County) is a Low Seasonal Value. April 2025 daily mean temperatures averaging  +0.5F above 1991-2020 normal.
Start of D0 Drought (Abnormally dry) conditions this week.
 
Prescribed Fire: One control burn this past week for 2,400 acres. Currently 74,937 acres (83%) of annual target goal.    

Wildlfire: Responded to and suppressed two mission caused wildfires this past week for 2,395 acres. One wildfire was finally contained at 1,965 acres after a burnout operation was conducted to contain the wildfire. The second wildfire was 430 acres along US Highway 87, south of Yellow River. Both wildfires were result of training aids used for ground training operations.