THE EVERGLADES, FLA. (WSVN) - A blaze broke out in the Everglades that’s spreading through the grass as crews race to put it out.
The fire broke out Tuesday afternoon.
Large, smokey clouds could be seen off of U.S. 27, around Mile Marker 44, near the county line between Broward and Palm Beach Counties.
Air rescue teams are working to do a water drop over the area and are assisting another nearby crew at a powerline.
The Florida Forest Service has been called in to help put these flames out.
The cause of the fire is not known.
According to officials, the blaze is now up to 900 acres.
Authorities say the fire has not impacted traffic flow in the area.
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