South Florida Wildfires Burn Thousands of Acres Amid Drought Conditions
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Crews battle South Florida wildfires that have burned thousands of acres FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A pair of South Florida wildfires that torched thousands of acres in the Everglades over the weekend spread Monday as fire crews worked to contain them.
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New York PostA wildfire has scorched over 11,000 acres in Florida’s Everglades, just outside the Miami metro suburbs, prompting officials to warn nearby residents of dangerous smoke.
The Guardian USSouth Florida fires that burnt through 45 sq km (11,000 acres) of land over the weekend spread on Monday as emergency crews worked to contain them.
ABC NewsThe Max Road Fire in the Everglades has grown to over 11,000 acres. May 11, 2026
NBC News01:10 Wildfire rips through Florida Everglades 00:0000:00 UP NEXT Wildfire rips through Florida Everglades
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Drought and fire are a dangerous duo. The Southeastern United States is witnessing this firsthand, as several major blazes have burned tens of thousands of acres across the parched region, destroying homes and prompting evacuations in some areas. Florida and Georgia have been particularly hard hit, and strong winds and unusually low humidity have made it difficult to combat the flames.
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Associated PressDry conditions have led to other wildfires in other parts the country. Fires destroyed dozens of homes in southern Georgia last month.
The Guardian USDry conditions have led to wildfires in other parts the country, including fires that destroyed dozens of homes in southern Georgia last month
New York TimesWildfires Strike Florida, Georgia and America’s ‘Wood Basket’ Large fires, fueled by a record breaking drought, have been destroying homes and timber plantations in Southeastern states.
New York PostThis comes in the middle of Florida’s wildfire season, which is being compounded by a historic drought ongoing across the state.
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The Florida Forest Service posted on Facebook that the growing fires were producing smoky conditions with reduced visibility, but containment operations were increasing. No serious injuries or property damage has been reported.
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The Guardian USFlorida Forest Service said 'the growing fires were producing smoky conditions with reduced visibility'. No serious injuries or property damage have been reported.
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01 New York Post The fire was first reported Sunday. The Pembroke Pines Police Department said that drivers stopping to watch the fires along US-27 were causing dangerous traffic backups.
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02 The Hill It’s not just the West: Wildfire season is spreading across the country The country is a tinder box — and if predictions are correct, as many as 8 million acres are at risk.
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03 Vox Typically, forest managers ignite planned, controlled fires — known as prescribed burns — earlier in the season to clear this brittle brush. But this technique was on hold in certain areas amid the drought over concerns that small burns could quickly get out of control. Among this dried-out vegetation are the felled trees and branches left behind by Hurricane Helene in 2024, showing the lingering and compounding risks of climate disasters, experts said.
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04 NBC News 01:10 UP NEXT UP NEXT Massive fire breaks out at North Dakota recycling plant
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05 Reuters Global fire outbreaks hit record high as 'unprecedented' heat extremes loom, scientists say - Reuters Global fire outbreaks hit record high as 'unprecedented' heat extremes loom, scientists say Reuters
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06 Associated Press 1:12 Earth Day: What AP climate reporters do to reduce their impact 1:42 Why wildfires are burning longer than they used to
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07 ABC News Live Tracking the western heat wave; chances for severe weather and dangerous fire conditions in the upper Midwest
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