Florida — A dangerous wildfire situation is unfolding in Alligator Alley, where the National Fire is burning out of control and advancing toward Interstate 75, one of South Florida’s most critical travel corridors.
Images from the scene show thick plumes of dark smoke rising just yards from the highway, with visible flames pushing through vegetation near the roadside . Vehicles, including semi-trucks and passenger cars, continue traveling along I-75 as smoke drifts across lanes, creating potentially hazardous visibility conditions.
Fire Approaches Major Interstate
The wildfire appears to be burning along the northbound side of I-75 near mile marker 78, according to location markings visible in the footage . Flames can be seen spreading through brush and low vegetation parallel to the roadway.
Alligator Alley, which stretches across the Everglades between Naples and the Miami–Fort Lauderdale region, is surrounded by vast wetlands and grasslands that can dry out quickly under windy conditions. When fires ignite in this environment, they can spread rapidly across flat terrain…