US EditionWildfire in Everglades Burns 1,600 Acres, Impacting Air Quality, Officials Say
Two wildfires have burned a combined 1,850 acres with zero containment, causing unhealthy air rated at an Air Quality Index of 154, officials reported.
- Two wildfires in the Florida Everglades near Fort Lauderdale burned 1,600 acres and 250 acres on August 20, 2025, with zero containment.
- Dry conditions and challenging terrain contributed to the fires spreading rapidly, while the cause of the blazes remains unclear.
- Smoke from both fires drifted eastward into Broward County's metro areas, prompting visibility warnings and posing respiratory risks, especially for vulnerable groups.
- The Environmental Protection Agency reported that the air quality in Hollywood reached a level of 154 on the Air Quality Index, indicating hazardous conditions, and officials recommended residents reduce outdoor activities and drive carefully.
- Officials plan to carry out ongoing aerial and ground evaluations, with containment approaches expected to adjust in response to changes in wind direction and how the fire spreads, indicating persistent wildfire difficulties in the area.
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Everglades fires grow tenfold and burn over 19,000 acres in Florida: officials
The two wildfires burning in the Everglades, prompting an air-quality alert for Broward County, have combined and grown tenfold, burning over 19,000 acres by Wednesday afternoon, according to the Florida Forest Service.
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