Massive Fire Engulfs Miami-Dade Scrap Metal Facility

Inferno at Scrap Metal Facility

• 🔥 A massive fire broke out at the Ferris Processing and Trade Center, a scrap metal facility in northwest Miami-Dade.
• 💨 The intense blaze produced thick, dark smoke that could be seen for miles.
• 💥 A loud bang was heard before the smoke appeared, indicating a significant event.

Firefighting Efforts

• 🚒 Nearly 50 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene.
• ⏱️ Firefighters spent over five hours battling and extinguishing the flames.
• ⚠️ Crews faced challenges due to the fire spreading underneath a large metal overhang.

Previous Incidents and Safety

• 🗓️ Miami-Dade Fire Rescue had responded to a similar incident at the same location in July 2018.
• 🤝 The facility reportedly maintains a good relationship with fire rescue, assisting with training.
• 🏥 Fortunately, no injuries were reported among facility workers or firefighters.

Investigation and Impact

• 🔍 The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.
• ✈️ The fire did not impact air travel at the neighboring Miami International Airport (MIA).
• 📍 The incident occurred on the 3,700 block of Northwest North River Drive.