Red flag fire warning issued for Central Florida: Volusia, Lake, Seminole, Orange, Osceola, North Brevard

A red flag warning is issued across east central Florida due to low humidity and gusty winds, the National Weather Service reported. 

What we know:

A red flag warning is designated when potentially hazardous fire weather conditions are imminent or already occurring, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services said.

Red flag warnings are associated with the largest 10% of fires. The warnings are issued if relative humidity falls below 35% for four hours or more, Volusia County said. 

What areas are affected? 

On Feb. 26, the National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for east central Florida counties, including: Volusia, Lake, Seminole, Orange, Osceola and North Brevard counties. 

The warning is in effect until 6 p.m.

With southwest winds traveling 15 mph with gusts up to 20 to 25 mph and a low humidity of 30 to 35 percent, fires that develop will likely spread rapidly, the National Weather Service said. 

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Current fires in Florida

To view other fires in Florida, view the Florida Forest Service website. 

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Fire prevention tips

Amid the red flag warning, residents are asked to: 

• Not conduct any outdoor burning
• Keep vehicles off dry grass
• Property discard cigarettes
• Call 911 to report a fire