New Delhi, May 12 -- New wildfires have broken out across the US state of Florida, including a major blaze that is threatening neighbourhoods near Miami as extreme drought conditions continue across large parts of the state. A video shared by ABC News showed a massive wildfire burning near Miami, Florida. Thick flames and heavy smoke turned the sky orange, creating a dramatic and dangerous scene.

The Max Road Fire was the biggest wildfire burning in South Florida on Monday morning. According to the Florida Forest Service, the fire has scorched around 4,800 acres and is only 20% contained. The blaze is mainly burning within the Everglades but has moved dangerously close to residential communities about 20 miles northwest of Miami.

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