Highway 41 fire burns thousands of acres, threatens structures in west Miami-Dade

A wildfire burning in the northeastern corner of Everglades National Park has grown to about 6,700 acres and is still 0% contained, according to the latest reporting.

Officials say the Highway 41 Fire is now threatening structures in west Miami-Dade. Earlier updates had placed the fire at 2,500 acres and then more than 5,000 acres as it continued to spread.

The fire was first reported on the evening of April 27 and is burning south of U.S. Route 41 and east of Shark Valley. No injuries have been reported, and one report said no evacuation orders had been issued as of the latest update.

Smoke impacts are expected along U.S. Route 41, with possible effects in parts of Miami-Dade and Broward counties. The situation remains fluid as crews work to slow the fire’s spread and protect nearby structures.