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NewsNBC 6 South FloridaJuly 17, 2026Miami-Dade

Brush fire burns 6,000 acres in western Broward Everglades

A wildfire known as the Mile Marker 40 fire has consumed 6,000 acres in the Florida Everglades. Authorities report the fire is 30% contained and currently poses no threat to homes or road closures.

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Why It Matters

Residents in western Broward may experience hazy skies depending on wind direction, and local airboat tour operations have been modified due to smoke conditions.

Key Facts

  • The fire has burned 6,000 acres.
  • The fire is 30% contained.
  • The fire is located in the Florida Everglades, west of U.S. 27 and 10 miles north of Interstate 75.
  • No homes are currently threatened by the fire.
  • No roads are currently closed due to the fire.
  • Airboat tours at Sawgrass Recreation Park have been limited or rerouted to avoid smoke.
  • The cause of the fire is currently undetermined.
  • Hundreds of lightning strikes were reported in the area earlier this week.

Who's Mentioned

personTim Schwartzman“Co-owner of Sawgrass Recreation Park.”personMartha Flowers“Local resident observing the fire.”organizationFlorida Forest Service“Providing updates on fire containment and size.”otherMile Marker 40“Name of the fire.”locationSawgrass Recreation Park“Local business adjusting operations due to smoke.”locationInterstate 75“Reference point for the fire's location.”locationU.S. 27“Reference point for the fire's location.”