Massive Everglades wildfire triggers visibility, air quality concerns as smoke moves into South Florida

PEMBROKE PINES, FLA. (WSVN) – A massive wildfire in the Florida Everglades continues to explode in size, to the point that it is now visible from space, leading to air quality concerns as South Floridians begin to feel its effects.

The blaze has burned through 25,000 acres of dry brush south of Alligator Alley, near State Road 29 in Collier County, as of Wednesday afternoon.

Chase Allbritton, who describes himself as a hurricane chaser, flew his drone near the blaze and recorded a majestic bird’s-eye view…

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