A wildfire burning in the Florida Everglades has expanded significantly, affecting air quality and visibility across South Florida, particularly in Broward County. Initially reported on August 20, 2025, the fire grew from 1,600 acres to over 19,000 acres by the afternoon of the same day, according to the Florida Forest Service. The two wildfires combined and spread smoke and haze over South Florida roadways, leading the National Weather Service to issue special weather statements and air-quality alerts for Broward County. Visibility in some areas was reduced to three miles or less, and health warnings were issued for vulnerable populations and those sensitive to particle pollution. The fire continued to burn into the following days, with the affected area reaching approximately 48,000 acres by August 23, 2025, while containment efforts improved to 60%. Winds pushed smoke eastward into metro Broward and neighboring counties, including Miami-Dade and Palm Beach. The wildfire's size was noted to be more than twice the size of Disney World and nearly the size of Washington, D.C. Firefighters continued battling the blaze amid changing weather conditions, including strong storms developing across the Everglades. The ongoing situation has drawn attention to the increasing frequency of such events, with climate change cited as a contributing factor.