A massive Everglades wildfire that scorched close to 50,000 acres in western Broward County has been fully contained.

The Everglades blaze, known as the “Mile Marker 39” fire, has scorched 48,000 acres since it began Monday evening. As of Saturday morning, firefighters have managed to contain 60% of the flames.

CBS12’s Victoria De Cardenas had traffic camera footage from Alligator Alley, where thick smoke still lingered despite some ...

Since starting Monday, the fire has burned over 42,000 acres, according to the Florida Forest Service. The “Mile Marker 39 ...

The Mile Marker 39 wildfire in the Everglades, west of U.S. 27, continues to burn. As of Monday afternoon, the fire is 85% contained and has burned through at least 42,000 acres of the Everglades in ...

A fire in the Florida Everglades has burned about 48,000 acres, according to the Florida Forest Service. As of Sunday night, ...

In what is now deemed the largest wildfire in Florida this year, the Everglades blaze that has been blowing smoke into ...

A fire ignited in the Florida Everglades Monday, quickly burning a large area of the national park, alarming nearby residents ...

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"Florida springs are unique on an international level. They should be protected," said Congressman Randy Fine.

Florida Forest Service has also employed new drones to reduce the risk to human lives when fighting fires and starting controlled burns, Simpson said. "We got a lot better equipment now," he said.

WALKER COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- The Florida Forest Service is assisting Texas firefighters as they enter day three of battling the Game Preserve fire north of Huntsville in Walker County.