The Florida Everglades are currently experiencing a massive wildfire. At the time of this writing, over 42,000 acres have already been burned, resulting in heavy smoke hovering over the city of Miami and the region surrounding the Everglades. Currently, the fire is at a 10% containment. NBC Miami reported more on the fire’s path and destruction: Firefighters are facing major challenges as they work to contain a massive wildfire burning deep in the Everglades. The blaze, known as the Mile Marker 39 Fire, has now scorched at least 42,000 acres — double the area reported just a day earlier. Officials said only about 10% of the fire is contained. The remote location, along with wetlands that make access difficult, has slowed efforts to put out the flames. In some areas, crews are relying on helicopters to scoop water from nearby canals and drop it on hotspots. “Our wild land firefighters from the FFS [Florida Forest Service] using heavy equipment, engines, specialized equipment working on the ground in areas that are accessible, the wetlands have been a hinderance in terms of fire suppression activity,” said Michelle Danielson of the Florida Forest Service. Drivers along Alligator Alley reported seeing both heavy smoke and bright orange flames as early as Thursday morning. Here are some scenes of the blaze: NEW:A MASSIVE fire began Tuesday and has soared to over 40,000 acres in South Florida’s Everglades.This dubbed the Mile Marker 39 Fire, which is believed to have been started by lightning.Daily showers are expected in South Florida, which should help greatly in suppression, as… pic.twitter.com/opaYwsIbc5 — WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) August 22, 2025 A blanket of smoke was seen across parts of South Florida on Wednesday as firefighters in Broward County worked to control a brush fire in the Everglades, according to WSVN. Aerial footage from the station shows a brush fire burning and sending thick white smoke into the air. pic.twitter.com/MGS23ZkC20 — The Associated Press (@AP) August 21, 2025 Wow, biggest Everglades fire we’ve gotten in a while right off Alligator Alley. pic.twitter.com/pKYDqAzvOx — Kokoro wo moyase#FreeThemAll (@drgloryjjjjj958) August 21, 2025 CBS reported on the current air quality in Broward county, where the blaze is taking place: Broward’s Natural Resource Division said the air quality for the county on Friday is moderate. Those sensitive to particle pollution should limit their time outdoors. The county will see some relief late Friday afternoon when a seabreeze kicks in and pushes the smoke to the west. The rest of South Florida’s air quality is good. BREAKING: MIAMI IS COVERED IN TOXIC SMOKE Over 19,000 acres of Everglades are on fire and officials admit it’s 0% contained. The skies are choked out, the air is officially “unhealthy,” visibility is collapsing, and millions are breathing poison. Wildfires in a swamp? In… pic.twitter.com/XwC9n6yKfy — HustleBitch (@HustleBitch_) August 20, 2025