South Florida faces wildfire smoke, $2.5K Worth Avenue scam, and overnight mall fire

MORNING MINUTE | Good morning! ☀️ Here is your quick look at what’s happening around our area on Thursday, June 18, 2026:

🔥 Everglades Fires: Firefighters are battling three separate wildfires out west. The hot, dry conditions aren't helping, and it’s creating some pretty dangerous air quality across South Florida. Stay indoors if you can!

🛑 Parking Scam: If you are heading to Worth Avenue, be careful! Palm Beach Police say a scammer scammed a driver out of $2,500 by offering "discounted" rates. Stick to the official ParkMobile app! 📱

🚒 Mall Fire: Crews spent the night putting out a roof fire at the Dillard's in the Treasure Coast Mall. Smoke got into the second floor, but thankfully, nobody was hurt. 🙏

Stay safe out there today! Drop a comment if you are seeing smoke in your neighborhood. 👇

Read more: https://cbs12.com/news/local/roof-blaze-erupts-at-treasure-coast-mall-dillards-fire-extinguish-firefighters-crews-martin-county-fire-rescue-florida-news

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