Fire in Everglades explodes in size
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A wildfire burning in the Florida Everglades sent the smell of smoke and haze into the air across South Florida early Wednesday.
Federal judge orders facility to wind down operations, citing environmental protection and decades of conservation efforts in the sensitive ecosystem.
A fire ignited in the Florida Everglades Monday, quickly burning a large area of the national park, alarming nearby residents.
Since starting Monday, the fire has burned over 42,000 acres, according to the Florida Forest Service. The “Mile Marker 39 Fire,” which is 10% contained as of Thursday afternoon.