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Krome Avenue Re-Opened As Smoky Brush Fire Continues To Burn

MIAMI (CBSMiami) - Krome Avenue between Kendall Drive and SW 8th Street has reopened for traffic after being closed for two days due to a large, smoky brush fire.

The state's forestry service said they've been working on the fire since Sunday night. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue is assisting. No damage to homes or businesses has been reported.

Florida forest officials said the fire, on the east side of Krome Avenue, has burned more than 600 acres and is now 75% contained.

 

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