See video of South Florida fire that's burned thousands of acres

• Wildfires burning in Miami-Dade and Broward have collectively consumed thousands of acres, reducing local air quality and impacting visibility.
• The largest of the two fires, termed the Max Road Fire, is located west of U.S. 27 and Pines Boulevard in Broward County and has burned 4,800 acres.
• The 172nd Avenue Fire, which is burning near Miami-Dade's Florida City, has consumed 210 acres.

Wildfires burning in Miami-Dade and Broward counties have collectively consumed thousands of acres, reducing local air quality and impacting visibility along roadways.

The largest of the two fires, termed the Max Road Fire, is burning in the Everglades west of U.S. 27 and Pines Boulevard in Broward County. According to a map of active wildfires provided by the Florida Forest Service, the fire was 20% contained as of May 10 at 8:46 p.m., and has burned 4,800 acres. The SW 172nd Avenue Fire, which is burning near Miami-Dade's Florida City, has consumed 210 acres, and was 30% contained as of May 10 at 8:48 p.m.

Smoke could linger over western Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Weston and nearby areas on May 11, according to the National Weather Service office in Miami. Southwest suburbs of "metro Broward County" could experience reduced visibility on local roads, the strong smell of smoke and reduced air quality overall.

On May 10, Pembroke Pines Police posted that the Max Road Fire was sending smoke towards the Holly Lake area, and that Fire-Rescue crews were monitoring its progress. In an additional post, the department said that drivers stopping to look at the fire were backing up traffic along U.S. 27 and Pines Boulevard, and that cars attempting to stop along the roadway would be asked to move. PPPD requested that drivers stay out of the area entirely.

According to the PPPD, multiple agencies, including the Florida Forest Service, the Broward Sheriff's Office and officials in Miami-Dade and Pembroke Pines, were "working in conjunction to ensure that the fire is not a hazard to local communities."

The 172nd Avenue Fire initially forced officials to close Card Sound Road. Although it's since been reopened, motorists in the area were urged to exercise caution on the morning of May 11, given that heavy smoke was still lingering in the area.

"In collaboration with forestry, we’re working on protecting the communities around Florida City and Homestead and also making sure that the roads stay open so the community still has access to those roadways,” said Ralph Baena, Emergency Operations Administrative Division Chief with MDFR.

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Sarah Perkel is a South Florida Connect Reporter for the USA TODAY Network's Florida Connect team. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday day by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY.