What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of June 10, 2026, the Wawa 2 Fire was burning in Highlands County, Florida, approximately 19 miles west of Avon Park near the Avon Park Air Force Base.
The wildfire burned through grass, brush, and timber fuels within the range area and 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 included:
- Avon Park
- Frostproof
- Highlands County
- Vicinity of Avon Park Air Force Base
What is the current containment status of the wildfire?
As of June 10, 2026, the Wawa 2 Fire burned approximately 7,121 acres and reached 100% containment.
Firefighters from multiple agencies, including the Florida Forest Service and crews from Avon Park Air Force Base, continued suppression efforts and burnout operations to strengthen containment lines until full containment was achieved.
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
All evacuation notices, alerts, and fire-related public advisories associated with the Wawa 2 Fire have been lifted following 100% containment of the wildfire.
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 June 10, 2026, this fire is 100% contained.
