A massive uncontained wildfire in southwestern Florida is sending thick smoke across Alligator Alley as the National Fire continues to burn inside Big Cypress National Preserve near the Florida Everglades; the blaze has grown to 25,000 acres.

 

A massive uncontained wildfire in southwestern Florida is sending thick smoke across Alligator Alley as the National Fire continues to burn inside Big Cypress National Preserve near the Florida Everglades; the blaze has grown to 25,000 acres.

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— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) February 25, 2026

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 (likely the one you linked) appears to cover the ongoing National Fire wildfire in Big Cypress National Preserve, southwestern Florida (Collier County, near the Everglades).Here's a summary in English based on the latest available reports (as of February 25, 2026 evening):The National Fire started late on February 22, 2026, in Big Cypress National Preserve, south of Interstate 75 (Alligator Alley).

It has grown extremely rapidly due to severe drought (Florida is currently the most drought-stricken state in the U.S.), recent frost-killed vegetation creating heavy fuel loads, dry grasses/trees that don't normally burn, and windy conditions.

Size: Reports vary slightly by source and exact update time, but it's now around 25,000 acres (some official/NPS updates list ~15,000 acres earlier in the day, showing very fast expansion in the last 24–48 hours).

Containment: 0% contained — no significant progress in stopping its spread yet.

Impacts:Thick smoke is severely reducing visibility on Alligator Alley (I-75), with drivers warned of hazardous low-visibility conditions; wind shifts could push smoke toward Naples, other nearby areas, or cause temporary road issues/closures.

The fire is burning in a protected area important for wildlife (e.g., Florida panthers).

Multiple smaller fires are also active in the same preserve (e.g., mentions of "Regal Fire" and others).

Firefighting involves ground crews, aerial support, and defensive firing operations to create containment lines (e.g., along roads like SR 29, Turner River Road).

The blaze has been classified as man-made by authorities in some reports.

Florida has seen over 650 wildfires this year already, worsened by extreme drought expected to continue.

Satellite imagery and photos show massive smoke plumes visible from space, and the fire is close enough to major highways to create real hazards for travel.If the original post includes specific images or video (e.g., smoke over the highway or flames), it's probably showing that dramatic haze/smog effect on I-75.Let me know if you'd like more details, updates on road conditions, or anything else related!