Huge plumes of smoke rise over Florida as Everglades wildfire rages – video
May 12, 2026
South Florida fires that burnt through 45 sq km (11,000 acres) of land over the weekend spread on Monday as emergency crews worked to contain them. Florida Forest Service said 'the growing fires were producing smoky conditions with reduced visibility'. No serious injuries or property damage have bee
n reported. Dry conditions have led to wildfires in other parts the country, including fires that destroyed dozens of homes in southern Georgia last month Continue reading... ...read more read less