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Big Cypress Wildfire Surges to 25,000 Acres, Smoke Spreads Across South Florida

The region faces its worst fire danger in decades due to an exceptional drought.

fl-pp-wild-fire-1-ng : Warning smoke signs along US 27 warns drivers of the approaching smoke covering parts of US27 in the area of Holiday Park in Davie, FL. Thursday afternoon. The large brush fire in western Broward County has grown to more than 800 acres and was threatening Everglades Holiday Park, which closed to the public late Thursday morning. The park at 21940 Griffin Road, just west of U.S. 27, closed at 11:30 a.m., park officials said. TAIMY ALVAREZ / SUN SENTINEL
Smoke rising from The National Fire in Big Cypress National Preserve on February 25, 2026. Credit: NOAA/GOES-East, RAMMB/CIRA, The Watchers

Overview

  • The blaze remains uncontained at roughly 25,000 acres in Big Cypress National Preserve, with officials reporting no immediate threats to communities.
  • NOAA satellites are tracking a vast smoke plume as visibility drops along Alligator Alley, State Road 29 and the Tamiami Trail.
  • Two separate fires were discovered Sunday, with the National Fire driving almost all the growth while the Grand Fire remains under five acres.
  • Ground and aviation crews are conducting water drops and active suppression as Red Flag warnings and widespread county burn bans remain in effect.
  • Forecasters expect late‑week rain to provide only brief relief, with smoke affecting areas including Miami‑Dade, the Florida Keys and Highlands County.