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flag A 875-acre fire on Lake Okeechobee’s bed, 20% contained, burns despite a ban, with no injuries.

flag A fire burning in the lake bed of Lake Okeechobee has consumed about 875 acres as of February 12, 2026, and is 20% contained, according to Okeechobee County Fire Rescue. flag The blaze, which occurred despite a county-wide burn ban due to drought, remains inaccessible to ground crews because of the lake bottom terrain. flag The Florida Forest Service is monitoring the situation, and residents are warned of heavy smoke and reduced visibility, with no injuries reported. flag The cause is under investigation.

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