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Wildfires Threaten Everglades Park | Spokane News
Two major wildfires, the Chipmunk and Vulture Fires, are raging in Everglades National Park’s Homestead area, forcing an emergency closure of Shark Valley to protect park resources and firefighters. The lightning-sparked Chipmunk Fire has burned over 9,000 acres and is 30% contained, while the smaller Vulture Fire (286 acres) is 60% contained—though recent rain has helped it. Both fires are being aggressively managed with ground crews and aircraft, and though smoke blankets nearby roads, Highway 41 remains open. With active fronts still spreading, officials remain on high alert, ready to…
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