Firefighters on Friday continued to battle a massive brush fire in the Everglades that has scorched more than 42,000 acres of land in western Broward County.

As a wildfire continues burning through the Everglades west of Broward County, residents and tourists shared their thoughts on the growing flames, which have now burned more than twice the size of Disney World. Angelina De Ridder is visiting Florida from the Netherlands. She told CBS News Miami that this is the first wildfire she's driven through.

In what is now deemed the largest wildfire in Florida this year, the Everglades blaze that has been blowing smoke into Broward County, has grown to 42,000 acres, the Florida Forest Service said Thursday afternoon.

Happy Friday! Smoke and hazy conditions continue for parts of Broward County which has continued to keep the area under moderate air quality.

The two wildfires burning in the Everglades, prompting an air-quality alert for Broward County, have combined and grown tenfold, burning over 19,000 acres by Wednesday afternoon, according to the Florida Forest Service.

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Everglades wildfires spread to 1,600 acres, affecting Broward County and reducing visibility on roads like I-75. Air quality is unhealthy; residents are advised to limit outdoor activities.

Authorities in Broward are investigating an overnight house fire in Dania Beach that killed a man and a dog. NBC6 spoke to several neighbors who said they saw a thick cloud of smoke coming from the home.