SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Firefighters are continuing to battle a brush fire in Everglades National Park.

The blaze started on Sunday and has scorched nearly 1,300 acres of land in Southwest Miami-Dade.

Friday night it was 50% contained, but officials said the fire’s activity has diminished greatly.

Surrounding communities may still see smoke.

The cause remains under investigation, but human influence is said to be likely.

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