WOW! The National Fire in southwest Florida is getting very close to impacting I-75. It is now a 25,000 acre fire and continues to spread in the Florida Everglades. This is about 25-30 minutes east of Naples, FL. | Meteorologist Noah Bergren

A massive wildfire in the Florida Everglades has scorched more than 40,000 acres, sending heavy plumes of smoke across southeast Florida. | The Palm Beach Post

Wildfire prevention week is ending, but prevention is a year-round effort. With 90% of wildfires caused by people – your actions can really make a difference! 1. Never leave fires unattended. 2. Always extinguish fires fully. 3. Don’t throw cigarettes on the ground. 4. Keep vehicles off dry grass. 5. Keep fires small, not tall. Remember what Smokey says, “Only YOU can prevent wildfires." Learn more at smokeybear.com | Minnesota Department of Natural Resources