Brush fire shuts down stretch of U.S. 41 in the Everglades

Large brush fire burns hundreds of acres in southwest Miami-Dade

A large brush fire continued to burn in southwest Miami-Dade on Monday. The Bluegill fire broke out Sunday close to U.S. 41 near Mile Marker 25. Around 750 acres were burned and the fire was 0% contained, according to the latest update from the U.S. Forest Service. A portion of U.S. 41 was shut down at one point on Sunday but later reopened. Officials said smoke from the fire may impact visibility along the highway and drivers should use caution…

Brush fire shuts down stretch of U.S. 41 in the Everglades

A brush fire burning near U.S. 41 in the Everglades forced the closure of the highway in both directions and prompted the precautionary evacuation of Everglades Safari Park on Sunday, authorities said.