MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Recent brush-fire activity in southwest Miami-Dade has produced heavy smoke in parts of the area and temporarily affected traffic on Krome Avenue, according to the information provided. The reported fires included the Radio Tower Fire near Southwest 8th Street and 177th Avenue, where Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews assisted the Florida Forest Service.
The Radio Tower Fire was reported in the southwest Miami-Dade area near the Everglades. At the time of the latest report provided, officials said the fire was not threatening nearby residential or commercial areas. Firefighters and Florida Forest Service personnel continued working to contain the affected area.
Another fire, identified as the Trail Fire, was also reported in the region. Earlier reports placed the combined size of the fires at more than 200 acres. The available information does not provide a confirmed cause for either fire.
Heavy smoke from the brush fires affected visibility in the area, particularly along Krome Avenue. Authorities temporarily closed a section of the roadway because smoke created hazardous driving conditions. The roadway was later reopened, although conditions and closures could change if fire activity or smoke levels increased.
Smoke from brush fires can travel beyond the immediate fire area, depending on wind and weather conditions. Residents in areas experiencing smoke have been advised to limit outdoor exposure. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue has also advised residents affected by smoke to use air-conditioning systems on the recirculation setting to help reduce outdoor smoke entering homes and vehicles.
The reported fires were not identified as threatening nearby homes or businesses at the time of the latest available update. However, brush-fire conditions can change rapidly, particularly when winds shift or dry vegetation allows flames to spread.
Residents and motorists should continue monitoring official emergency information for changes involving fire activity, smoke conditions or road closures. Miami-Dade County’s active calls page is reported to refresh every 60 seconds, although the county cautions that the listing does not represent every incident being handled by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.
The latest available information indicates that firefighters and forestry personnel remain focused on managing the brush-fire activity in southwest Miami-Dade. Residents should avoid driving through areas with poor visibility from smoke and follow instructions issued by emergency officials as conditions develop.