“What fires mean generally is renewal, renourishment of soils,” said Steve Davis, the chief scientist at the Everglades Foundation, pointing out that the Everglades ecosystem is not only ...

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 ...