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Fire burns along Alligator Alley in Broward County
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Wildfires in the Everglades continue to impact South Florida as the fires continue to burn across thousands of acres.
Smokey conditions were reported early Wednesday around 2 a.m. by the National Weather Service in Miami, describing smokey conditions across parts of Broward County.
The Florida Forest Service labeled it as the Mile Marker 39 Fire and Sawgrass Fire on its website. The two are in the western portion of Broward County. The Mile Marker 39 fire spans 19,200 wildacres, and the Sawgrass Fire spans 250 acres, with neither of the blazes being contained.
CBS Miami reported that the fires started Monday night after a severe thunderstorm, according to the Florida Forest Service. A supervisor from the agency said the fire will likely have to burn itself out in a few days.
Northwesterly winds on Wednesday also pushed the smoke eastward, prompting an air quality alert that was in effect until 9 a.m. Thursday.
A portion of the large fire could be seen while driving through Alligator Alley, also known as Everglades Parkway, which is the stretch of I-75 connecting Fort Lauderdale and Naples.
Broward County officials said Thursday's air quality is moderate and anyone with sensitive to pollution should stay inside. The air quality on Wednesday was considered unhealthy.
Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue officials said they received a number of 911 calls reporting a smell of smoke on Wednesday. They also posted a video on X showing dense smoke making its way over the area, cautioning drivers to be on the lookout for reduced visibility.