VIDEO: In two days, a massive fire has burned 9,200 acres of wildland in western Broward County, according to the Florida Forest Service.
The fire started on Tuesday and burned just west of U.S. Highway 27. It expanded on a dry Wednesday, as the National Guard joined the fight.
With crews flying and navigating tough terrain, the Florida Forest Service and the Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue contained about 50% of the fire.
The massive fire’s smoke was moving west. It was set to affect air quality in the area of Naples, Marco Island, and Fort Myers.
“It’s probably the worst drought we have had in 15 years, and we probably have another 6 to 8 weeks of this,” Kevin MacEwen, of the Florida Forest Service, said.
