What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of May 25, 2026, the Wawa 2 Fire is burning in Highlands County, Florida, approximately 19 miles west of Avon Park near the Avon Park Air Force Base.
The wildfire is burning through grass, brush, and timber fuels within the range area and has generated smoke impacts in nearby communities, including Frostproof (1).
Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfire?
The cities and areas affected by the Wawa 2 Fire include:
- Avon Park
- Frostproof
- Highlands County
- Vicinity of Avon Park Air Force Base
What is the current containment status of the wildfire?
As of May 25, 2026, the Wawa 2 Fire has burned approximately 4,600 acres and is currently 20% contained (2).
Firefighters from multiple agencies, including the Florida Forest Service and crews from Avon Park Air Force Base, continue suppression efforts and burnout operations to strengthen containment lines.
Officials reported that fire activity has decreased, and crews are continuing cleanup and monitoring operations while working to improve containment levels.
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
There are currently no mandatory evacuation orders, evacuation warnings, or curfews associated with the Wawa 2 Fire.
Authorities have reported that no structures are currently threatened, and no evacuation shelters have been opened at this time. Residents are advised to avoid the immediate fire area to allow firefighters and emergency personnel safe access to operations.
Smoke from the wildfire may continue to drift toward nearby communities, including Frostproof, depending on wind conditions.
How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of May 25, 2026, this fire is 20% contained.
