The Everglades blaze, known as the “Mile Marker 39” fire, has scorched 48,000 acres since it began Monday evening. As of Saturday morning, firefighters have managed to contain 60% of the flames.

As a wildfire continues burning through the Everglades west of Broward County, residents and tourists shared their thoughts on the growing flames, which have now burned more than twice the size of Disney World. Angelina De Ridder is visiting Florida from the Netherlands. She told CBS News Miami that this is the first wildfire she's driven through.

Federal judge orders facility to wind down operations, citing environmental protection and decades of conservation efforts in the sensitive ecosystem.

A fire ignited in the Florida Everglades Monday, quickly burning a large area of the national park, alarming nearby residents.