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Size of Highway 41 Fire in West Miami-Dade "Increased Significantly" Forcing Officials to Close Parts of Everglades National Park

Firefighters are battling the blaze from the ground and air as officials say it remains 0% contained and has grown from 450 acres to nearly 9,000.

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Crews are continuing to monitor a fast-moving wildfire called the Highway 41 Fire that was discovered in west Miami-Dade on Monday night.

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A forest fire has been burning south of Tamiami Trail in Miami-Dade County for at least four days. The US Forest Service reported that the flames started on Monday around 5:14 p.m. and have since consumed 9,151 acres. The fire has been contained by 20%, but does not pose a threat to housing, according to the authorities. According to the National Park Service, a total of 80 troops have been assigned to the incident, with the support of 5 fire tr…

A large forest fire, called "Highway 41", burns unchecked south of Tamiami Trail, within the limits of Everglades National Park. According to the US Forest Service, the flames originated on Monday afternoon and, until this Tuesday, have devoured 5,000 acres of vegetation, maintaining a containment level of 0%. Extinction and cost operative To address the emergency, authorities have deployed a contingent of 48 troops supported by an air and land …

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CBS News broke the news in United States on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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