Florida Everglades Wildfire Spreads Rapidly, With Just 20 Percent Contained

A brush fire burning in Florida’s Everglades region had spread across some 5,000 acres by Sunday night, with just 20 percent of the fire contained, authorities said.
Published: 5/11/2026, 11:57:07 PM EDT

A brush fire burning in Florida’s Everglades region had spread across some 5,000 acres by Sunday night, with just 20 percent of the fire contained, authorities said.