“Fire is critical for the Everglades but there are good fires and there are bad fires.” Kominoski is an expert on Everglades ecology. He said if a fire burns too hot, it can actually burn off ...

While blazes like this one can be a major headache for people, fire is also a critical part of South Florida’s ecosystem — particularly the Everglades. At Everglades National Park, the first ...

The largest fire burning in the Sunshine State is near the Everglades in Miami-Dade County. As of the most recent update, the fire has spread to 3,600 acres and is 20 percent contained.

While blazes like this one can be a major headache for people, fire is also a critical part of South Florida’s ecosystem — particularly the Everglades. At Everglades National Park, the first national ...