No longer in the daily fire updates. The Mile Marker 40- Broward Fire last appeared in an official report on July 19, at 6,750 acres and 100% contained. Fires drop off this list once crews have them contained or out; we keep the page for reference. See fires burning now →

Mile Marker 40- Broward Fire

Broward County, Florida · Wildfire

No longer active Official numbers updated Jul 19, 2026 (about 1 month ago)
First reported about 7 weeks ago
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Size
6,750 acres
Sep 2, 5:00 AM
Containment
100%
Sep 2, 5:00 AM
Crew size
2
Sep 2, 5:00 AM
Money spent
$0
Sep 2, 5:00 AM

Mile Marker 40- Broward Fire and other nearby fires

Mile Marker 40- Broward Fire summary

The Mile Marker 40- Broward Fire is a wildfire near Broward County, Florida. It has burned about 6,750 acres (about 5,000 football fields). Crews have it fully contained, with a line all the way around it. It was first reported about 7 weeks ago. About 2 people are on it, run by a Type 5 IC.

Size
6,750 acres
Containment
100%
Discovered
July 16, 2026 (first reported about 7 weeks ago)
Cause
Not reported

The size and containment above are current as of Sunday, August 2nd at 1:00 p.m. CDT.

Weather & fire-spread conditions

No forecast is available for this fire's location right now.

Who's on it

About 2 people are assigned to this fire, run by a Type 5 IC.

The official feed reports the total headcount, not a breakdown by crew type.

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