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MM45 Wildfire 4/24/26: MM45 Wildfire is 100% contained and controlled.

Mile Marker 45 Wildfire 4/21/26 6:00pm: FFS firefighters are responding with specialized equipment & available helicopters to a wildfire in Broward west of US27 & MM45. Estimated acreage: 2,000. Use caution when driving due to potential smoke. Be advised when you fly, we can’t.

MM45 Wildfire 4/23/26 2:37 pm: The MM45 Wildfire is now 95% contained with a total of 9,600 acres. Florida Forest Service wildland firefighters will continue monitoring the fire until it is contained and controlled.

MM45 Wildfire 4/22/26 8:10 pm: Final update for the evening. Ground and aerial crew suppression work today has increased containment to 75%. Acreage remains 9,200.

MM45 Wildfire 4/22/26 5:05 pm: FFS crews remain on scene. FFS fixed wing pilot has provided updated acreage of 9200 acres. The wildfire is 50% contained.

MM45 Wildfire 4/22/26 10:55 am: This morning a Florida Forest Service aerial flight provided updated visual information for ground crews. Current acreage is 6500 acres & the fire is 50% contained. FFS firefighters continue to work alongside partnering local aerial resources.

MM45 Fire 4/21/26 9:05 pm: Final update for the evening. The wildfire is 5000 acres with 25% containment.

MM45 Wildfire Update 7:15pm: Florida Forest Service aerial flight has provided an updated acreage of 4400 acres. Wildland firefighter crews and aerial resources remain on scene working the fire.

MM39 FIRE UPDATE 8/25/25: Current acreage is 48,000 with 95% containment.

MILE MARKER 39: Florida Forest Service wildland firefighters have been responding to a wildfire in the Broward Everglades. Units are currently on scene. It is currently 1600 acres. NW/W winds may influence smoke in Broward. Please use caution on roadways.

MM39 UPDATE 8/23/25 4:12 PM: Florida Forest Service firefighter crews and aviation resources have continued to work the MM39 wildfire. Current acreage is 48,000 with 80% containment.

MM39 UPDATE 8/22/25 2:06 PM: Possible smoke from the fire may impact parts of Palm Beach & Broward. Please continue to use caution on US 27 & surrounding roadways. FFS firefighter crews have been on scene with aviation resources. Current acreage is 45,000 & 30% contained.

MM39 UPDATE 8/21/25 4:52 PM: FFS firefighter crews have been on scene with engines and heavy equipment alongside all aviation resources available. Helicopters have made water drops throughout the day. Current acreage is 42,000 and 10% contained.

MM39 FINAL UPDATE FOR THE EVENING 5:45 PM: FFS crews are still on scene and will continue to work the fire. Winds & smoke may impact Broward & surrounding areas into the evening. Please continue to use caution on roadways. Currently no structures at risk. Acreage remains 19,200.

MM39 FIRE UPDATE 2:38 PM: The wildfire is 19,200 acres located in the 3A North Conservation Area of Everglades & Francis S. Taylor WMA. FFS wildland firefighters continue to work on scene.

MM39 UPDATE 12:03 PM: FFS fixed-wing pilot is flying the fire for an aerial view. Note the Sawgrass Fire that was north has now combined with MM39. It is currently 17,408 acres and mostly sawgrass fuels. There are no structures at risk at the moment.

UPDATE AUGUST 4, 2025 1:20 PM: The wildfire is 100% contained and controlled with an update area of 11400 acres after the aerial flight.

Florida Forest Service wildland firefighters are responding to a wildfire in Everglades & Francis S. Taylor 2A, Palm Beach County. A FFS fixed-wing pilot is en route to fly for acreage. Currently nothing is threatened.

UPDATE AUGUST 4, 2025 9:48 AM: The wildfire is now 100% contained with no smoke or flames. Everglades District pilot will fly over the area for information on acreage.

UPDATE AUGUST 3, 2025 2:23 PM: Containment is now 85% at 3700 acres.

UPDATE AUGUST 2, 2025 7:46 PM: Containment is 45% at 3200 acres. FFS crews will continue to work and monitor the wildfire until there is no smoke or smoldering.