Flames break out in Everglades near Broward and Palm Beach County line
By Sebastian Cuervo
Published on April 21, 2026.
A wildfire has broken out in the Everglades near the Broward and Palm Beach County line, causing large, smokey clouds to be seen off of U.S. 27. The Florida Forest Service has been called in to assist with the effort. The fire is now up to 900 acres.
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