Wildland Fires - Florida 1998

The entire state of Florida was ravaged by an unprecedented series of wildland and urban interface fires during the period from late-May to mid-July, 1998. Almost 500,000 acres were burned, along with more than 150 structures and 86 vehicles, in more than 2200 individual fires. The total direct and indirect economical impact of these fires will probably exceed one billion dollars. The damage to timber alone was estimated at over $300 million. » Overview » Key Issues » Focus » Casual and Contributing Factors » Background » Wildland Fuels » Fire Service Organization » Fire Risk » Emergency Management » Mutual Aid » Wildland Fire Protection » The 1998 Fire Season » Defensive Strategy » Fire Suppression Operations » Management Structures » Tactical Coordination » Communications » Evacuations » Resources » Time To Deliver Resources » Additional Issues and Concerns

Reproduced from Report TR-126. This report and its recommendations was developed by USFA staff and by Varley-Campbell and Associations, Incorporated (Miami and Chicago), its staff and consultants, who are under contract to assist the Fire Administration in carrying out the Fire Reports Program. The United States Fire Administration greatly appreciates the cooperation received from the Florida Department of Forestry, Bunnell, Volusia County, Ormond Beach, St. John County and Brevard County Fire Department.

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