A brush fire continues to burn Tuesday in western Broward County as firefighters work to extinguish the flames.
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The Atlantic fire was burning near the Sawgrass Expressway and Commercial Boulevard with around 4,755 acres burned, according to the Florida Forest Service.
Fire officials said the blaze was 0% contained but the flames are not threatening homes or businesses.
The thick smoke drew residents outside, many stopping to take photos of the fire officials say was likely sparked by lightning.
“We’ve had reconnaissance flight, we’re monitoring, they’re looking at the weather, fire activity, direction,” Michelle Danielson, with the Florida Forest Service, said.
But damp conditions in the Everglades are complicating the firefight.
“Even though it’s been a drought year, it’s holding water, so some of our heavy machinery equipment won’t necessarily be able to hold up,” Danielson said.
This fire comes as three other blazes—the Quarry, Well and Corrections fires—in Miami-Dade have been burning for several days and remain active, authorities said. The largest of these, the Quarry fire, consumed more than 19,000 acres.
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According to the Florida Forest Service, all of those fires are at least 90% contained.
Low rain chances in today’s forecast
Expect another hot and humid day on Tuesday across South Florida with low rain chances continuing as well.
Highs will push into the mid-90s with feels-like numbers 105 degrees and higher. But starting on Wednesday, a front will stall just north of South Florida, but do just enough to trigger showers and thunderstorms.
6/30/26 4:35 AM: Scattered to numerous showers and storms will develop this afternoon with the highest chances remaining over the interior as well as SW Florida. Gusty winds and heavy downpours are possible with the strongest storms. #flwx. pic.twitter.com/GISDxgpeK6
— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) June 30, 2026
The region really needs the rain, as dry vegetation can easily catch fire from a lightning strike or other source, making it easier for flames to spread.
We’re down 8 inches of rain for the month of June, NBC6 meteorologist Adam Berg says.
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