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CBS News · 4h

Everglades wildfire in Broward fully contained after burning nearly 50,000 acres

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

The Palm Beach Post on MSN · 1d

Wildfire in Florida Everglades burns more than 48,000 acres. What we know

A fire in the Florida Everglades has burned about 48,000 acres, according to the Florida Forest Service. As of Sunday night, it was 85% contained. The fire in Broward County, about six miles southwest of Weston, was discovered a week ago, on Aug. 18.

WPEC CBS 12 on MSN · 3d

Wildfire map reveals 42K-acre blaze in the Everglades, smoke chokes South Florida skies

CBS12’s Victoria De Cardenas had traffic camera footage from Alligator Alley, where thick smoke still lingered despite some flames appearing to die down. Aerial footage from Wednesday showed the fire’s aggressive spread.

WSVN 7News2h

Florida congressman proposes changing state park near Ocala into new national park

A central Florida congressman has put forward a proposal to change a state park into a new national park in<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...

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Florida Forest Service says it has seen twice as many wildfires ...

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.

1don MSN

Florida congressman wants Ocala National Forest, area springs to become national park

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

1don MSN

Congressman Randy Fine proposes national park as way of rehabilitating ailing springs

Congressman Randy Fine spoke from Ocala National Forest at a press conference to propose his plan of turning it into a ...

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