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First Point Fire in Lake Okeechobee Now 100% Contained

The wildfire doubled in size within 24 hours due to dry conditions before being fully contained by multiple agencies, officials said.

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The "First Point" wildfire at Lake Okeechobee is fully contained, but smoke will linger for days, prompting safety warnings from officials.

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First Point fire in Lake Okeechobee now 100% contained

The "First Point" wildfire at Lake Okeechobee is fully contained, but smoke will linger for days, prompting safety warnings from officials.

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Lake Okeechobee wildfire 100% contained after scorching 8,000 acres

The First Point Fire near Lake Okeechobee is now 100% contained, the Florida Forest Service confirmed Friday night, after scorching more than 8,000 acres.On Thu

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WPEC broke the news in on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
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