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U.S. Wildland Fire Service Continues Suppression of Highway 41 Fire in Everglades National Park

April 30, 2026 · Source: National Park Service

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The Highway 41 Fire continues to burn and is now approximately 8,500 acres in size with 20% containment. The fire, which started on April 27, is located in the northeastern corner of Everglades National Park, south of U.S. Highway 41 and east of Shark Valley and the airboat concessions.

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