Fast-growing Everglades wildfire raises concerns in Broward
A wildfire in the Florida Everglades has burned thousands of acres west of Broward County, prompting concerns about smoke, wildlife and the fire's potential spread.
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A wildfire in the Florida Everglades has burned thousands of acres west of Broward County, prompting concerns about smoke, wildlife and the fire's potential spread.
The Quarry 2 and Well fires in western Miami-Dade are now nearly fully contained after burning more than 19,000 acres, allowing some roadways to reopen.
As of Thursday, four total wildfires have burned more than 20,000 acres of land, which is bigger than the city of Hialeah.
No injuries were reported,
The Highway 41 Fire in west Miami-Dade has grown to a staggering 9,151 acres and is 20% contained.
A warming trend is expected across South Florida this week, but the warm and dry conditions are leading to an enhansed fire risk across the region.
"Our message is: Wildfire smoke is very dangerous. It is an increasing threat to human health," said a study author.
A massive Everglades wildfire that scorched close to 50,000 acres in western Broward County has been fully contained.
Smoke from twin wildfires in Broward County prompts air quality warnings as crews work to contain the flames.
The Dragon Bravo Fire in Arizona has destroyed dozens of structures and a water treatment facility on the Grand Canyon's North Rim.
The fire shut down Southwest 8th Street since Saturday afternoon and has since reopened. Meanwhile, Krome Avenue from US-27 to Tamiami Trail is still closed.
Recent Florida Forest Service data says the wildfire has burned 450 acres and is 45% contained.
The smoke originated from a massive brush fire in southern Miami-Dade County, which has already burned 3,600 acres.
Firefighting efforts continued across in southern Miami-Dade County, where a massive brush fire burned over 3,000 acres this week.
Smoke from wildfires is not the only reason for poor air quality this year. It turns out, those wildfires created another kind of pollution: Ozone.
The fires, which are still burning, have brought smoke and hazardous air quality to millions of Americans.
As more people across the country are seeing the impact of wildfires and smoke, scientists are turning to the promise of big data, technology and collaboration to keep big fires from spreading.
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said they transported one person to a trauma center to be treated for injuries.
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