Wildfire burns 4,800 acres in Florida’s Broward county VIDEO

A wildfire in western Broward County, Florida, has raised concerns on May 10 after smoke from the blaze drifted toward a residential area in Pembroke Pines near U.S. 27 and Pines Boulevard, according to local authorities.

The Pembroke Pines Police Department said Fire-Rescue crews were positioned along the perimeter of the Holly Lake community to monitor conditions in case the fire moved closer to homes. Officials reported that 0% of the fire has been contained as of now, Caliber.Az reports via foreign media.

"ATTENTION RESIDENTS: There is a large Everglades fire which is sending smoke towards the Holly Lake area [US-27 & Pines Boulevard]," police said in an alert shared on Facebook.

Police photos showed thick smoke billowing from the brush fire west of the community.

The wildfire has burned about 4,800 acres so far, and authorities have not yet said whether evacuations are being considered. No injuries have been reported.

Residents in the area may experience reduced visibility and smoky conditions as firefighting crews continue to monitor the blaze.

By Sabina Mammadli