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Miami Fire Rages: 600 Acres Ablaze
16 Jun
Summary
- A brush fire in west Miami-Dade has consumed 600 acres.
- The fire is currently 30% contained by fire crews.
- An air quality alert was issued for nearby Broward County.
The Quarry 2 Wildfire, a significant brush fire in west Miami-Dade County, has expanded to cover 600 acres. As of early June 16, the Florida Forest Service reported the fire was 30% contained. Responding crews from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and the Florida Forest Service encountered heavy smoke on June 15 when the "First Alarm grass fire" was initially reported.
Smoke from the fire has led the National Weather Service to issue an air quality alert for Broward County, expected to last through noon on June 16. Residents sensitive to air pollutants are advised to reduce outdoor activities. Additionally, the fire caused power outages, disrupting traffic signals at several key intersections in the Doral area, prompting police presence to direct traffic.
