South Miami-Dade Brush Fire Disrupts Florida Keys Access and Nascar Event

Ongoing Brush Fire in South Miami-Dade

• 🔥 A significant brush fire has been burning non-stop since Tuesday in south Miami-Dade County, impacting the region for multiple days.
• 💨 Strong winds and dry conditions are major factors contributing to the fire's spread, with smoke plumes blowing towards the east.
• 💧 Fire crews are utilizing water trucks along an 18-mile stretch due to a lack of fire hydrants, working around the clock to combat the blaze.

Impact on Florida Keys Access

• 🔑 The only roads into and out of the Florida Keys, US-1 and Card Sound Road, have been shut down due to the fire.
• 🚗 This closure has caused significant disruptions for residents and visitors attempting to access the Keys.

Containment and Acreage

• 📊 The fire is currently only 20% contained and has already burned an estimated 22,000 acres.
• 🚁 Multiple helicopters and all-terrain vehicles are being used by crews from various agencies, including the Forest Service and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, to fight the fire.

Nascar Cup Series Disruption

• 🏁 The brush fire is also causing disruptions for the Nascar Cup series at Homestead Miami Speedway.
• ⏰ Access to the track for essential personnel and equipment has been limited, causing delays and requiring more work to get operations back on schedule.

Power Line Monitoring

• ⚡ Crews from Florida Power and Light are on-site monitoring the fire to ensure it does not threaten power lines.
• 🏠 Currently, no structures are expected to be threatened by the fire.