NewsNBC 6 South FloridaJune 30, 2026Broward
Brush fire burns 4,755 acres in western Broward County
A brush fire near the Sawgrass Expressway and Commercial Boulevard has burned over 4,700 acres and remains uncontained. While the fire is not currently threatening structures, damp conditions in the Everglades are making it difficult for heavy firefighting equipment to access the area.
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Residents in western Broward County may experience thick smoke and potential traffic or air quality impacts due to the ongoing wildfire and current extreme heat conditions.
Key Facts
- The Atlantic fire has burned approximately 4,755 acres in western Broward County.
- The fire is currently 0% contained.
- The fire is not currently threatening homes or businesses.
- The fire was likely sparked by lightning.
- Heavy firefighting machinery is struggling to operate due to damp conditions in the Everglades.
- Three other fires in Miami-Dade (Quarry, Well, and Corrections) are at least 90% contained.
- The Quarry fire in Miami-Dade burned more than 19,000 acres.
- South Florida is experiencing high temperatures in the mid-90s with heat indices of 105 degrees or higher.
- The region is experiencing a rainfall deficit of 8 inches for the month of June.
- Rain and thunderstorms are expected to develop starting Wednesday due to a stalling front.
Who's Mentioned
organizationNWS Miami“National Weather Service office providing weather forecasts.”organizationFlorida Forest Service“Agency managing the fire response and providing updates.”personMichelle Danielson“Representative for the Florida Forest Service.”locationSawgrass Expressway“Proximity to the fire location.”locationCommercial Boulevard“Proximity to the fire location.”otherQuarry fire“A separate fire in Miami-Dade that burned 19,000 acres.”locationBroward County“Location of the Atlantic fire.”personAdam Berg“NBC6 meteorologist providing weather context.”