First published 9/18/2026, 7:12:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 7:12:15 PM

Wildfire BLUE LAKE, Indian River, Florida

NASA EONET reports a wildfire (BLUE LAKE) in Indian River County, Florida at coordinates 27.7427778, -80.7169444 (about 5 miles W of Fellsmere). Reported magnitude: 950 acres. Published: 2026-09-15T16:38:00Z.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, environment-and-climate, public-health

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 9/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 4/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 5/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

A reported 950-acre wildfire near Fellsmere represents a localized hazard that can affect nearby communities, infrastructure, air quality, and land management. People in the surrounding area, travelers, and response or land-management professionals should monitor official updates.

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Wildfire BLUE LAKE, Indian River, Florida

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