Fire Erupts at Warehouse Under Construction in Opa-locka

Warehouse Fire in Opa-locka

• 🔥 Fierce flames were seen tearing through a warehouse under construction in Opa-locka on Friday afternoon.
• 💨 Sky 10 captured thick smoke and flames pouring from the building as fire crews responded.

Firefighting Efforts and Containment

• 🚒 Miami Dade Fire Rescue saw the large smoke plume from their station and responded quickly.
• 🪜 Firefighters used a ladder to contain the fire primarily to the roof of the building.
• 🚫 The fire was prevented from spreading further, with crews working to contain it.

Building Details and Cause

• 🏗️ The warehouse is under construction and is associated with GPE, an engineering contractor in Opa-locka.
• 📍 The building is located on Northwest 128th Street, about a mile from the Opa-locka airport.
• ❓ The cause of the fire is unclear and remains under investigation.

Fire Intensity and Materials

• ⚠️ Miami Dade Fire Rescue Captain George Kabaz explained that modern construction materials can emit a lot of smoke and fire.
• ⏱️ Despite the intensity, firefighters were able to extinguish the fire relatively quickly.
• ✅ There are no reported injuries associated with the incident.