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Brush fire shuts down stretch of U.S. 41 in the Everglades
A brush fire near U.S. 41 in the Everglades caused the highway's closure in both directions and prompted a precautionary evacuation of Everglades Safari Park on Sunday, according to authorities. Details about the fire's size, cause, or any structural damage have not been released, and drivers are advised to avoid the area.
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