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Extreme Fire Danger Grips South Florida Today
23 Feb
Summary
- Red flag warnings are active in Broward and Miami-Dade counties.
- Critical wildfire weather conditions include strong winds and low humidity.
- A wildfire in Collier County is currently 0% contained.
Critical wildfire weather conditions are present across South Florida today, prompting red flag warnings for Broward and Miami-Dade counties. These warnings are in effect from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, signaling immediate or imminent dangers of extreme fire behavior.
The dangerous conditions are attributed to a combination of strong winds, critically low relative humidity, and warm temperatures. These factors significantly increase the risk of rapid fire spread.
Adding to the concern, a wildfire has been reported in Collier County. This fire, designated the Panther Fire, is currently 0% contained. Smoke from the Panther Fire is visible and drifting across portions of Interstate 75 in the area.
In response to the wildfire and its impact on visibility, the Florida Highway Patrol is urging drivers to exercise caution when traveling through the affected regions.
