Did You Know That Everglades Peat Soils Can Actually Burn?

💡 The Answer

• During droughts, dried peat layers ignite easily, causing slow, smoldering underground fires.
• These muck fires can burn for weeks or months, destroying root systems and releasing thick smoke.
• Peat fires release ancient stored carbon, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.
• Firefighters dig trenches and use high-pressure water to smother these stubborn underground blazes.