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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedJuly 30, 2026Broward

Holey Fire Burns 3,900 Acres in West Broward

A wildfire known as the Holey Fire has consumed 3,900 acres in the West Broward Everglades and is currently 20% contained. This incident contributes to a record-breaking wildfire season in Florida, the most severe since 1998, driven by drought conditions and dry lightning.

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Why It Matters

Residents in the region face ongoing fire risks due to a 10-inch rainfall deficit, requiring caution with outdoor activities and vehicle placement to prevent further ignitions.

Key Facts

  • The Holey Fire has burned 3,900 acres in the West Broward Everglades.
  • The fire is currently 20% contained.
  • The fire is located 6 miles north of I-75 and 20 miles west of U.S. 27.
  • Florida has experienced 2,908 wildfires so far this year.
  • A total of 250,000 acres have burned across Florida this year.
  • This is the worst wildfire season in Florida since 1998, when 500,000 acres burned.
  • The state has a rainfall deficit of over 10 inches for the calendar year.
  • Dry lightning is the primary cause of the majority of the state's wildfires.
  • Officials advise against parking vehicles on grass to prevent accidental fires.

Who's Mentioned

locationInterestatal 75“Reference point for the fire's location.”otherHoley Fire“The specific wildfire currently burning in West Broward.”organizationFlorida Forest Service“The agency confirming the fire statistics and status.”locationWest Broward“The geographic area where the fire is located.”locationU.S. 27“Reference point for the fire's location.”locationEverglades“The ecosystem affected by the fire.”