The Florida Forestry Service says Wednesday’s fire off Highway 79 is now 95% contained and is not threatening any structures.

Since starting Monday, the fire has burned over 42,000 acres, according to the Florida Forest Service. The “Mile Marker 39 Fire,” which is 10% contained as of Thursday afternoon.

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 ...

On Monday, Aug. 18, a fire ignited in the Florida Everglades-a blaze that locals are now referring to as the Mile Marker 39 fire. By Tuesday afternoon, it had already scorched 1,600 acres-and it ...

A fire in the Florida Everglades has burned about 48,000 acres since it was discovered Aug. 18. The fire is 85% contained. Weekend rainfall helped bring the fire under control. A fire in the Florida ...