BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A number of crews had been preventing a big brush hearth that broke out within the Everglades Wednesday.
Aerial footage from NBC 6 South Florida’s helicopter confirmed flames and thick smoke rising within the air. Fireplace rescue crews had been additionally dousing the flames with water from an engine truck.
The hearth was additionally impacting visitors within the space. Officers stated southbound visitors on U.S. 27 was being re-routed simply south of Interstate 75.
As of 5:30 p.m., there have been about 15 acres burning and the fireplace was 0% contained, in line with the Florida Forest Service.
No different data was instantly accessible.
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