The Atlantic (06) wildfire burned 5,780 acres across Broward County and is now fully contained. Homes in the affected area face fire damage risks from the incident, which began on June 29, 2026.
Overview written from official NASA EONET and National Interagency Fire Center/IRWIN data.
- Type
- Wildfires
- Official size
- 5,780 acres
- Containment
- 100%
- Cause
- Natural
- Began
- Status
- Ongoing
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- Forecast discussion NWS MFL
Area Forecast Discussion
Heat indices reaching 105-110 degrees expected today with fewer showers, mainly over interior areas.
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Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Miami FL 750 AM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026
...New AVIATION...
.KEY MESSAGES... Updated at 740 AM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026
- Heat indices between 105-110 expected today. Take appropriate precautions during extended periods outdoors.
- Fewer showers and thunderstorms today, with best chances over west-interior areas.
- Drier air over the region will lead to lower rain chances overall, however scattered showers and storms may develop across interior areas each afternoon and push towards the coastal areas during the early evening hours.
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.SHORT TERM... (Today through Wednesday) Issued at 420 AM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026
Model ensembles and global solutions show fair consensus regarding a shortwave trough feature remaining over the SE CONUS today, keeping deeper moisture over the northern half of the Florida peninsula. Meanwhile, it seems that finally the Saharan Dust Layer will begin taming down the overall weather pattern across SoFlo today. Latest NBM and ensemble POPs/Wx coverage drops below 20 percent for most east coast locations this afternoon, 20-40% for most west coast locations. The overall weak SE flow w…
- News Sun Sentinel
Atlantic wildfire near Coral Springs, Tamarac now 60% contained
- News WPLG Local 10
Atlantic brush fire grows to more than 5,000 acres, now 50% contained in Broward Everglades
- News CBS News
Fast-growing Everglades wildfire in Broward scorches thousands of acres, raises concerns about air quality
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- USA Today News
Fast-growing South Florida wildfire consumes over 4,000 acres
- WPLG Local 10 News
Western Broward residents concerned about air quality as Atlantic fire impacts community
- NBC 6 South Florida News
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