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Rain Dampens Max Road Blaze, Smoke Hits South Florida

5/12/2026

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A rain shower on Monday temporarily slowed the Max Road blaze, which has burned 11,000 acres and is 60% contained.
The 172nd Avenue fire has scorched 300 acres, is 50% contained, and closed Card Sound Road.
Smoke has reduced air quality in South Florida, prompting officials to advise residents to limit outdoor activity as Broward Sheriff’s Office and aerial water-drop teams coordinate suppression and await rain front Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Story summary

A rain shower on Monday temporarily slowed the Max Road blaze, which has burned 11,000 acres and is 60% contained.
The 172nd Avenue fire has scorched 300 acres, is 50% contained, and closed Card Sound Road.
Smoke has reduced air quality in South Florida, prompting officials to advise residents to limit outdoor activity as Broward Sheriff’s Office and aerial water-drop teams coordinate suppression and await rain front Tuesday and Wednesday.