Everglades Brush Fire Burns 190 Acres, 10% Contained in Broward

A brush fire in western Broward County has consumed 190 acres and is 10% contained, according to the Florida Forest Service. Firefighters are working to establish containment lines around the blaze in the Everglades.

The Florida Highway Patrol reported a grass fire along the median of Interstate 75 northbound near mile marker 34 on Sunday. Fire officials have been monitoring the Alpha Sierra fire’s progression since at least Sunday. The cause of the fire remains unknown.

Smoke from the fire may be visible to drivers on I-75 and to residents in western Broward County, depending on wind conditions.