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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesJune 28, 2026Miami-Dade

Wildfire Burning in Broward County Everglades

A wildfire covering approximately 180 acres is currently burning in the Everglades near Tamarac. The fire, named 'Atlantic,' remains uncontained as of Monday.

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Why It Matters

Residents in the vicinity of the Sawgrass Expressway (State Road 869) may experience smoke and visibility issues due to the fire's location and prevailing wind conditions.

Key Facts

  • A wildfire named 'Atlantic' is burning in Broward County.
  • The fire has consumed approximately 180 acres.
  • The fire is currently uncontained.
  • The fire is located west of State Road 869 near Tamarac in the Everglades.
  • The National Weather Service confirmed smoke plumes are visible on radar west of the Sawgrass Expressway.
  • Prevailing winds are blowing from the southeast.

Who's Mentioned

locationTamarac“City near the fire location.”locationState Road 869“Highway located near the fire.”organizationFlorida Forest Service“The agency managing the fire response.”organizationNational Weather Service“Provided radar imagery of the smoke plume.”locationSawgrass Expressway“Highway near the fire.”otherAtlantic“Name assigned to the wildfire by the Florida Forest Service.”organizationTelemundo 51“News outlet reporting the story.”locationBroward County“Location of the wildfire.”locationMiami“Location of the weather radar.”locationEverglades“General area of the fire.”