By Danielle
A vicious wildfire in the Florida Everglades near State Road 29 and Interstate 75 has burned at least 25,000 acres.
According to reports, crews are battling two separate wildfires in Collier County.
The fires were named “Grand Fire” and “National Fire,” as they continued burning within Big Cypress National Preserve.
Footage below:
🔥FLORIDA EVERGLADES ON FIRE!🔥
Take a look at this footage caught by Florida Storm Chaser Chase showing the wildfires burning through Big Cypress National Preserve last night! pic.twitter.com/uvmhhHB6NN— Florida Storm Chasers (@FLStormChasers_) February 24, 2026
WOW! The National Fire in southwest Florida is getting very close to impacting I-75. It is now a 25,000+ acre fire and continues to spread in the Florida Everglades. This is about 25-30 minutes east of Naples, FL. @fox35orlando pic.twitter.com/bRFOw6OUjE
— Noah Bergren (@NbergWX) February 24, 2026
The brush fire in Collier County, which started Monday morning, has grown to approximately 25,000 acres as of Tuesday. CNN reports that concerns are rising due to the fire’s proximity to Alligator Alley, which could potentially affect drivers. Continued drought and dry air are keeping “enhanced fire behavior” a concern for South Florida, the National Weather Service (NWS) said Tuesday.
Traffic cameras along Alligator Alley show large plumes of smoke rising above a dense grove of trees.
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