Trending Now - Wildfires Engulf Everglades, Scorching 5,000 Acres Amid Drought
WHO:
CBS News - Pembroke Pines police and fire-rescue departments are involved in monitoring the situation.
CBS News - Residents Vilma Rodriguez and Audry Gonzalez are mentioned as being affected by the wildfires.
WHAT:
CBS News - The Max Road Fire has burned about 11,090 acres and is 60% contained as of May 11, 2026.
CBS News - The 172nd Avenue Fire has burned about 300 acres and is 50% contained.
CBS News - Emergency officials stated there is still no imminent threat to the community, but residents are urged to be aware of local conditions.
CBS News - The Max Road Fire has burned about 11,090 acres and is 60% contained.
CBS News - The 172nd Avenue Fire has burned about 300 acres and is 50% contained.
CBS News - The 172nd Avenue Fire forced officials to close Card Sound Road temporarily, which has since been reopened.
CBS News - The Max Road Fire has grown to over 11,000 acres.
CBS News - The 172nd Avenue Fire has burned about 300 acres and is 50% contained.
CBS News - The Max Road Fire has burned about 11,090 acres and is 60% contained.
CBS News - The 172nd Avenue Fire has burned about 300 acres and is 50% contained.
Fast Company - The Max Road Miramar Fire was first reported on a Sunday and has burned more than 5,600 acres, with only 30% containment reported by Monday at 11 a.m.
Fast Company - Since January 1, there have been nearly 2,000 wildfires across Florida, burning more than 86,000 acres.
WHERE:
CBS News - The Max Road Fire is located to the west of US-27 and Pines Boulevard in western Broward County.
CBS News - The Max Road Fire is located in the Florida Everglades in western Broward County.
CBS News - The 172nd Avenue Fire is burning near Florida City in south Miami-Dade County.
Fast Company - The Max Road Miramar Fire is located outside of Miami.
WHEN:
CBS News - The Max Road Fire was reported on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
CBS News - The Max Road Fire was still burning as of May 11, 2026.
Fast Company - The Max Road Miramar Fire was first reported on a Sunday and had burned 5,600 acres by Monday at 11 a.m.
WHY:
Fast Company - Florida is experiencing its worst drought in about 15 years, with most of the state under “extreme” drought conditions, which has fueled multiple wildfires.
HOW:
CBS News - Residents are taking precautions, with Audry Gonzalez using a hose to wet down her backyard as a protective measure against the fire.
CBS News - The Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue Department stated that residents can expect a heavy presence of helicopters and emergency personnel in the area and should not be alarmed.
CBS News - The Florida Forest Service continues containment operations on the fire, with a heavy presence of helicopters and emergency personnel in the area.
CBS News - Fire crews are continuing their work to contain and extinguish the wildfires.
CBS News - Residents are using hoses to wet down their properties as a precaution against the fire.
(UPDATED May 12, 2026 15:53 UTC)
The Max Road Fire has burned approximately 11,090 acres and is currently 60% contained, while the 172nd Avenue Fire has affected about 300 acres and is 50% contained. Emergency officials have reassured the community that there is no imminent threat, but residents are still advised to stay alert to local conditions. In response to the situation, individuals like Audry Gonzalez are taking precautions, using hoses to wet down their backyards as a protective measure against the flames.
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(UPDATED May 12, 2026 13:32 UTC)
The Max Road Fire has burned approximately 11,090 acres and is currently 60% contained, while the 172nd Avenue Fire has affected about 300 acres and is 50% contained. The 172nd Avenue Fire led to the temporary closure of Card Sound Road, but that road has since reopened. Residents in the area can expect a significant presence of helicopters and emergency personnel, as the Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue Department advises not to be alarmed by the activity.
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(UPDATED May 12, 2026 11:38 UTC)
The Max Road Fire has expanded to over 11,000 acres, while the 172nd Avenue Fire has burned around 300 acres and is currently 50% contained. The Max Road Fire is situated to the west of US-27 and Pines Boulevard in western Broward County. The Florida Forest Service is actively working on containment efforts, utilizing a significant number of helicopters and emergency personnel in the region.
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(UPDATED May 12, 2026 07:53 UTC)
The Max Road Fire in the Florida Everglades has burned approximately 11,090 acres and is currently 60% contained, while the nearby 172nd Avenue Fire has consumed about 300 acres and is 50% contained. Local residents, including Vilma Rodriguez and Audry Gonzalez, are directly affected by these wildfires, which are fueled by the state's worst drought in 15 years, with nearly 2,000 wildfires reported across Florida this year. Fire crews are actively working to contain the blazes, and residents are taking precautions by wetting down their properties to protect against the flames.