The Highway 41 Fire burning in Everglades National Park poses a potential threat to air quality in Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Shifting wind patterns are expected to carry smoke from the fire into these areas, according to meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez of CBS News Miami. The fire's behavior and smoke dispersion are heavily influenced by weather conditions, necessitating close monitoring by local authorities to assess potential impacts. The Everglades' dry vegetation and complex waterways make it susceptible to wildfires, with wind playing a crucial role in both intensifying the fire and determining smoke travel.