Mile Marker 40- Broward (06) Fire (FL)

Active · 30% contained · 6,000 acres · started 2026-07-16 · updated 2026-07-18

Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).

Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).

Expanding at a rapid pace of approximately 3,000 acres per day, the Mile Marker 40-Broward (06) Fire has consumed 6,000 acres of state land in Broward County, Florida, since igniting on July 16, 2026. Satellites have identified 17 heat signatures clustered near the blaze over the last 48 hours, underscoring the fire's active spread 10 miles north of Florida, FL.

Despite the significant growth, current fire behavior remains minimal as crews navigate the short grass terrain. With 30 percent containment achieved, a nine-person team operating under a Type 5 Incident management structure continues to suppress the naturally caused blaze.