Gun Range 2026

Started: Apr 19 129 acre 85% contained Wildfire
Near Watertown · Columbia County, Florida
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Gun Range Fire has burned 129 acres, burning 1 mile east of Watertown.

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The Gun Range Fire is located on the Osceola National Forest, one mile northeast of Watertown, Florida. The current size is 129 acres with 85% containment. The fire was detected on April 19th. The cause is undetermined.

The wildfire remains within established control lines with minimal fire behavior expected. Firefighters continue to focus on hot spot detection, removing hazard trees and structure protection. 

The Lewis D. Whitaker Osceola Shooting Range is closed until further notice per the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. 

For current smoke information, visit https://airnow.org

Closures and Restrictions: 

Regarding drones: Please remember, if you fly we can’t! 

113 Days Active
1 mi E From Watertown to the fire perimeter
129 Acres 99 football fields
85%
Contained +0% since previous report
95 Personnel $4.53M spent $35.1K/acre

Gun Range Live Perimeter Growth

Gun Range Fire Growth History
Gun Range Containment History

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