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The rapidly spreading fire is 30% contained as firefighters face challenges from dry, windy conditions and marsh-like terrain.

A map shows all the active wildfires burning in Florida, including one in the Everglades, on Thursday afternoon.
A helicopter drops a bucket to gather water to battle the Pauline Road wildfire Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Cleveland, Texas.
Smoke from wildfire fills the sky on Card Sound Road heading to the Florida Keys on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. (Monroe County Board of County Commissioners via AP)
This map shows a number of wildfires listed as "active" across Florida.

Overview

  • The '344 Fire' in Miami-Dade County has grown to 24,000 acres as of March 20, 2025, with containment efforts reaching 30%.
  • Road closures on Card Sound Road and intermittent closures on U.S. 1 have disrupted travel to the Florida Keys during the busy spring break season.
  • Dry weather, strong winds, and severe drought conditions have accelerated the fire's spread, prompting ongoing red flag warnings.
  • Smoke from the wildfire poses health risks, with officials advising residents to limit outdoor exposure and keep windows closed.
  • Firefighting efforts are hindered by the marshy terrain, which complicates equipment use, and changing wind patterns that spread the flames unpredictably.