Two wildfires burning in the Florida Everglades have combined and expanded to over 19,000 acres as of Wednesday afternoon, according to the Florida Forest Service. The fires have produced a blanket of smoke that has spread eastward into Broward County and other parts of South Florida, affecting air quality and visibility. The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement warning of smoky conditions and reduced visibility, with visibility dropping to three miles or less in the densest smoke areas. An air quality alert remains in effect for Broward County, where the smoke has caused unhealthy air conditions and haze on roadways. Firefighters continue to work to contain the Mile Marker 39 Fire and associated brushfires. Authorities have urged drivers and vulnerable populations to exercise caution due to the particle pollution. The smoke impact is expected to continue into Thursday, with some improvement in air quality noted but alerts still active.