West Broward brush fire burns 700 acres, 50% contained; roadways reopen

A brush fire in West Broward County now spanning over acres has been contained authorities say Skyforce hovered over Everglades Holiday Park where the southbound lane of U S has been reopened The fire initially began Wednesday afternoon near the edge of a canal in the area of U S and Southwest th Street The winds blowing to the northwest have kept the spread of the flames away from populated areas Authorities with the Florida Forestry Provision are monitoring the scene