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U.S. Wildland Fire Service Wildland Firefighters are Working to Contain Bluegill Fire in Everglades National Park

August 3, 2026 · Source: National Park Service

The Bluegill Fire burns through green sawgrass in the distance — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

Wildland firefighters from U.S. Wildland Fire Service with assistance from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida and Florida Forest Service are responding to the Bluegill Fire, which was reported on Aug. 2 at approximately 11:30 a.m.

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