SUMMARY: A brush fire near New Smyrna Beach, Florida, has burned over 300 acres since it started near State Road 44 and 415. Smoke advisories are in effect, with visibility issues reported. The fire, which quickly escalated from a small size, prompted firefighters to monitor nearby homes and utilize multiple water sources for containment. Crews have been seen operating helicopters to scoop water from local ponds. Residents are advised to be cautious, especially those with respiratory issues, and to report any smoky areas while driving. Continuous monitoring and fire suppression efforts are ongoing to fully contain the blaze.

Crews are working to contain a brush fire that has burned over 300 acres in Volusia County, Florida, since Thursday. The fire is located near State Routes 44 and 415, west of New Smyrna Beach, near Samsula. As of Friday, no homes have been destroyed, and no evacuations have been issued, though some residents are preparing to evacuate if conditions worsen.

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SUMMARY: This morning in South Florida, hazy conditions persist due to air quality issues linked to smoke from a brush fire in southern Dade County. The latest drought map shows severe drought affecting 95% of Broward County and 59% of Miami-Dade, while Monroe County remains under a moderate drought. Windy weather with gusts up to 30 mph complicates fire containment, and a fire weather watch is in effect as humidity may drop below 20%. Cooler morning temperatures in the upper 50s to 60s will rise to the low 70s along the coast, with a pleasant spring weekend forecasted before potential rain next week.

NEXT Weather meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez says Friday will be mostly sunny and breezy with highs in the low to mid 70s.

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SUMMARY: Brush fires south of Florida City are causing power, internet, and cell phone outages in parts of South Miami-Dade. Road closures in and out of the Florida Keys have led to significant traffic congestion. Firefighters are actively working to contain the blaze, spraying water along the crowded Overseas Highway. Residents like Kylie Berrio are missing work due to repeated highway closures and traffic jams. Smoke poses health concerns, especially for vulnerable populations. While one road remains open, officials warn that less than a third of the 24,000-acre fire is contained, urging residents to stay indoors if smoke is present.

Access to the Florida Keys has been severely limited as firefighters work to contain a massive brush fire in southern Miami-Dade that’s caused traffic delays and partially blocked vehicle access this week.

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