{"id":165819,"date":"2026-02-23T17:03:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T17:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/165819\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T17:03:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T17:03:19","slug":"brush-fires-burn-in-orlando-daytona-beach-as-drought-conditions-worsen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/165819\/","title":{"rendered":"Brush fires burn in Orlando, Daytona Beach as drought conditions worsen"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2013 Crews in Orlando are battling a brush fire<\/a> Monday morning in the Metrowest area.<\/p>\n

The fire is located in the area of Arnold Palmer Drive and Kirkman Road.<\/p>\n

[READ: Everything to know about burn bans, brush fires<\/a>]<\/p>\n

News 6 is working to learn more information about the fire.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not the only brush fire burning in Central Florida.<\/p>\n

A brush fire is burning Monday in Daytona Beach off LPGA Boulevard near the Mosaic subdivision. <\/p>\n

According to the Daytona Beach Fire Department, the fire was 20-25 acres in size, and no structures were threatened. <\/p>\n

The fire is about 25% contained.<\/p>\n

News 6 meteorologist David Nazario says that with the cold front, the chances are good that drought conditions will get worse in the next few days.<\/p>\n

The Keetch-Byram Drought Index map below gives you a sense of where conditions are roughest at the moment. <\/p>\n

Latest Keetch-Byram Drought Index map as of Sunday, Feb. 22. (Copyright 2026 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n

That means lots of dry brush and an increased chance of brush fires.<\/p>\n

Some Central Florida counties have either issued burn bans or are not allowing any burn authorizations. <\/p>\n

Fire officials are urging everyone to be extremely careful and avoid burning anything outside. Because of the dry brush, fires can start easily and spread very fast.<\/p>\n

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.<\/p>\n

News 6 Weather Insider<\/p>\n

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