4,000-acre fire burning near Lake Okeechobee in Glades County

GLADES COUNTY, Fla. - A fire is burning with an estimated 4,000 acres in the lake bottom area of Glades County, north of Buckhead Ridge, according to the Florida Forest Service.

The Florida Forest Service Okeechobee District said the fire is 60% contained. FFS said no structures are threatened, and they are actively monitoring and assisting with the situation.

Boaters, residents, and motorists in surrounding areas should expect to see heavy smoke over the next several days.

Authorities are asking travelers to use caution and be mindful of changing visibility conditions.

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