Miami-Dade Brush Fire Grows to 400 Acres, Reaches 50% Containment

Brush Fire in South Miami-Dade

• ⚠️ A brush fire in southwest Miami-Dade has grown to at least 400 acres.
• 🎯 Crews are actively working to battle the blaze, with 50% containment reported.

Impact on Local Infrastructure

• 🔑 The fire has significantly impacted US-1, the primary route to the Keys, causing road closures.
• 🚗 Both northbound lanes of US-1 and southbound Card Sound Road are now back open, but intermittent closures are possible until full containment.
• 🚨 Road closures have affected the ability to get first responders, police, fire, rescue, teachers, and nurses into the Keys.

Firefighting Efforts

• 💧 Firefighters are using water tankers and aerial support to combat the fire.
• ⏳ The battle against the brush fire has been ongoing for days, with crews working hard to keep it contained.