Wildfires burning in Miami-Dade and Broward counties have collectively consumed thousands of acres, reducing local air quality and impacting visibility along roadways.
The largest of the two fires, termed the Max Road Fire, is burning in the Everglades west of U.S. 27 and Pines Boulevard in Broward County. According to a map of active wildfires provided by the Florida Forest Service, the fire was 20% contained as of May 10 at 8:46 p.m., and has burned 4,800 acres. The SW 172nd Avenue Fire, which is burning near Miami-Dade’s Florida City, has consumed 210 acres, and was 30% contained as of May 10 at 8:48 p.m.
Smoke could linger over western Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Weston and nearby areas on May 11, according to the National Weather Service office in Miami. Southwest suburbs of “metro Broward County” could experience reduced visibility on local roads, the strong smell of smoke and reduced air quality overall…