Florida Wildfire Forces Highway Shutdown | Miami News

A major wildfire erupted near US 27 and I-75 in Florida, fueled by a lightning strike and burning 225 acres—so thick with smoke it shut down the highway. Though the Florida Forest Service has contained 60% of the blaze by evening, crews remain on high alert as flames linger in live feeds. Residents are urged to stay away, and officials hope calm weather will help the fire burn itself out by morning. This blaze is a stark reminder of nature’s power—especially in dry conditions. Keep checking for updates as containment efforts continue. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d73e280d4bc0c015