May 12, 2026, 2:36 p.m. ET
Wildfires continue to burn in Florida, wreaking havoc in parts of the state.
There are two fires: one called the Max Road Fire, which is burning in the Everglades west of U.S. 27 and Pines Boulevard in Broward County, and the other called 172 Ave Fire, which is located near Miami-Dade’s Florida City in Miami-Dade County.
According to data on the Florida Forest Service website as of Tuesday, May 12, the Max Road Fire has grown to 11,339 acres and is 70% contained, and the 172 Avenue Fire, which is 300 acres, is 50% contained.
According to reporting by local media outlets, firefighters from multiple departments are working together to battle the two blazes.
The fire is impacting air quality in certain areas but there appears to be no imminent danger as no deaths or injuries have been reported. People living in areas near the wildfires should monitor evacuation orders and road closures.
Residents will be watching the weather as the forecast has a 40% to 70% chance of showers possible in South Florida, with thunderstorms from Tuesday through Thursday, May 14.
These wildfires in the state come weeks after a separate set of blazes burned thousands of acres in not only Florida but also in Georgia.
The map below details where the wildfires are burning in the state.
Where are wildfires burning in Florida?
Bianca Harris is an editor on the National Trending Team at USA TODAY. Email her at bharris@usatodayco.com.
Sarah Perkel is a South Florida Connect Reporter for the USA TODAY Network’s Florida Connect team. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday day by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY.
