The Keetch-Byram Drought Index average for Florida is climbing again, increasing to a statewide average of 332 Wednesday from 330 on Tuesday. The driest counties across South Florida are seeing dry conditions worsen. The drought index uses a scale from 0, which is very wet, to 800, which is very dry.

Fire officials in Naples, Florida told the BBC that there were no reports of injuries or damage to homes. Firefighters were able to contain the large brush fire as home owners were instructed to evacuate.

The Baltimore County Fire Department deployed crews to extinguish a two-acre brush fire in White Hall Thursday afternoon, the area’s second brush fire in as many days.

The fire is covering about 80 acres and is 25% contained, according to a 9:10 p.m. post to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture's wildfire information.

Baltimore County Fire Department crews have responded to a brush fire in the 13900 block of York Road. The fire currently spans two to three acres and involves a small shed and a vacant dwelling. Firefighters are working to contain and extinguish the flames.