Famed Florida highway shut by huge marina fire
A big marina fire in the Florida Keys early Monday shut down the iconic Overseas Highway in Marathon, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office says.
The blaze began around 2:30 a.m., deputies say.
"Road closed both directions as firefighters attempt to get fire under control," the sheriff's office tweeted.
Later, an update:
Highway still closed both directions. Large fire 47.5mm in Marathon burning since 2:30 am.
— Florida Keys Sheriff (@mcsonews) June 5, 2017
The Overseas Highway connects the Florida Keys to one another.