US: Brush Fire Spreads in Collier County, Florida Amid Drought and Strong Winds 2

A rapidly growing brush fire in Collier County, Florida, has burned more than 24,000 acres since igniting Monday morning February 23 and remains uncontained as crews battle flames south of Immokalee near Interstate 75, also known as Alligator Alley. The human-caused blaze has prompted lane closures and reduced visibility due to heavy smoke, while drought conditions and strong winds continue to fuel dangerous fire behavior.

US: Brush Fire Spreads in Collier County, Florida Amid Drought and Strong Winds

A rapidly growing brush fire in Collier County, Florida, has burned more than 25,000 acres since igniting Monday morning February 23 and remains uncontained as crews battle flames south of Immokalee near Interstate 75, also known as Alligator Alley. The human-caused blaze has prompted lane closures and reduced visibility due to heavy smoke, while drought conditions and strong winds continue to fuel dangerous fire behavior.

US: Stunning Sunset Follows Rain in Southern Florida

Southern Florida saw a stunning sunset after the rain in Hollywood on Wednesday, October 29.

US: King Tide and Supermoon Swell Flood Coastal Streets in South Florida

A king tide combined with a supermoon swell flooded streets in South Florida’s coastal areas on Tuesday night. The high tide was expected to peak Wednesday morning between 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., bringing saltwater intrusion to low-lying roads and properties

US: Everglades Wildfire Spreads Across Broward County, Raising Air Quality Concerns

A wildfire in the Florida Everglades, known as the Mile Marker 39 Fire, has scorched approximately 42,000 acres in western Broward County. The blaze, which began as two separate brush fires on August 18, remains only 10% contained as of August 21. Strong winds have pushed smoke across South Florida, prompting air quality concerns and visibility warnings for residents and drivers. No structures are currently at risk, and no injuries have been reported.

US: Brush Fire Near I-75 in Naples, Florida Prompts Evacuation 3

A brush fire erupted off Interstate 75 in Naples, Florida, on Wednesday, March 26, snarling traffic and prompting a evacuation of a nearby communities and a park. The fire burned 10 acres and was 95% contained.

US: Brush Fire Near I-75 in Naples, Florida Prompts Evacuation

A brush fire erupted off Interstate 75 in Naples, Florida, on Wednesday, March 26, snarling traffic and prompting a evacuation of a nearby communities and a park. The fire burned 10 acres and was 95% contained.

US: Brush Fire Near I-75 in Naples, Florida Prompts Evacuation 2

A brush fire erupted off Interstate 75 in Naples, Florida, on Wednesday, March 26, snarling traffic and prompting a evacuation of a nearby communities and a park. The fire burned 10 acres and was 95% contained.

US: 344 Fire Continues in Miami-Dade, Road Closures Limit Florida Keys Access 2

The 344 fire, a massive brush fire, burned more than 26,000 acres in southern Miami-Dade County along U.S. Route 1 as of Friday, March 21. The fire forced the closure of sections of U.S. Route 1 and Card Sound Road, and created hazardous air quality in the surrounding areas.

US: 344 Fire Continues in Miami-Dade, Road Closures Limit Florida Keys Access

The 344 fire, a massive brush fire, burned more than 26,000 acres in southern Miami-Dade County along U.S. Route 1 as of Friday, March 21. The fire forced the closure of sections of U.S. Route 1 and Card Sound Road, and created hazardous air quality in the surrounding areas.

US: Brush Fire Rages in South Miami-Dade, Shutting Down Roads to Florida Keys 3

A brush fire in South Miami-Dade, which broke out on Tuesday afternoon, March 18, continued to burn on Thursday, March 20. The fire has now burned through 24,000 acres, with 30% of the fire contained. The 18-Mile Stretch of US Highway 1 was closed again on Thursday morning for the third day in a row. It was later reopened in the afternoon. This video shows a firefighting helicopter flying near Homestead-Miami Speedway on Wednesday, March 19.

US: Brush Fire Rages in South Miami-Dade, Shutting Down Roads to Florida Keys 2

A brush fire has burned thousands of acres of land in South Miami-Dade, leading to the closure of the roads connecting the Florida Keys and the mainland. The fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon on the mainland side of Card Sound Road, which remained closed on Wednesday. U.S. 1 was also closed temporarily on Tuesday due to the smoky conditions but reopened later that night.

US: Brush Fire Rages in South Miami-Dade, Shutting Down Roads to Florida Keys

A brush fire has burned thousands of acres of land in South Miami-Dade, leading to the closure of the roads connecting the Florida Keys and the mainland. The fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon on the mainland side of Card Sound Road, which remained closed on Wednesday. U.S. 1 was also closed temporarily on Tuesday due to the smoky conditions but reopened later that night.

U.S.-FLORIDA-WILDFIRES

U.S.-FLORIDA-WILDFIRES

(220306) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., March 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo released by Bay County Florida Emergency Services on March 5, 2022 shows a wildfire in Bay County, Florida, the United States. There are currently 148 wildfires burning more than 7,100 acres (roughly 2,873 hectares) across Florida, the Florida Forest Service tweeted on Saturday afternoon. More than half of the acres are from two wildfires in the Florida Panhandle, according to the agency. (Bay County Florida Emergency Services/Handout via Xinhua)

U.S.-FLORIDA-WILDFIRES

U.S.-FLORIDA-WILDFIRES

(220306) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., March 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo released by Bay County Florida Emergency Services on March 5, 2022 shows a wildfire in Bay County, Florida, the United States. There are currently 148 wildfires burning more than 7,100 acres (roughly 2,873 hectares) across Florida, the Florida Forest Service tweeted on Saturday afternoon. More than half of the acres are from two wildfires in the Florida Panhandle, according to the agency. (Bay County Florida Emergency Services/Handout via Xinhua)