Ongoing brush fire in western Broward is 50% contained
By WLRN News Staff
April 24, 2025 at 3:26 PM EDT
An ongoing brush fire in western Broward County has burned over 700 acres as of 12:18 p.m. on Thursday.
The fire broke out on Wednesday in the Everglades off of U.S. 27 and Griffin Road, originally impacting traffic. Roadways have since re-opened.
As of this afternoon, the Florida Forest Service says the fire is 50% contained.
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The fire broke out on Wednesday in the Everglades off of U.S. 27 and Griffin Road, originally impacting traffic. Roadways have since re-opened.
As of this afternoon, the Florida Forest Service says the fire is 50% contained.
READ MORE: Florida's air is still considered unhealthy, although a report says it hasn't worsened
This is a News In Brief report. Visit WLRN News for in-depth reporting from South Florida and Florida news.
https://x.com/NWSMiami/status/1915456937438687578