Brush Fire In SW Miami-Dade 90% Contained
The brush fire in Southwest Miami-Dade is 90% contained, according to officials.
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Florida City Brush Fire Spreads To More Than 1,000 Acres, 30% Contained
Fire crews are keeping an eye on a brush fire that temporarily shut down the southbound lanes of US 1 on Tuesday.
Brush Fire Near Florida City Shuts Down Southbound Lanes Of US-1
What began as a car fire near Florida City quickly turned into a brush fire on Tuesday afternoon.
Ashes From Massive Krome Avenue Grass Fire Rain Down As Far North As Weston
More than 18,000 acres continue to burn west of Krome Avenue near the Miami-Dade, Broward County line raining down ashes as far north as Weston.
Raging Krome Avenue Grass Fire Has Burned 6,500 Acres
A monster grass fire is raging just off of Krome Avenue, so far burning more than 6,500 acres.
1,500-Acre Brush Fire Burning In Everglades West Of Miramar
A massive 1,500-acre brush fire is burning Thursday afternoon West of Miramar in the Everglades.
West Miami-Dade Brush Fire Has Charred Approximately 400 Acres
The Florida Forest Service reports as of Wednesday morning it was 80 percent contained.
Large Grass Fire Still Burning In SW Miami-Dade
The fire, which is still burning, is in the area of SW 8 Street and 137 Avenue.
Krome Avenue Re-Opened As Smoky Brush Fire Continues To Burn
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.
Section Of Krome Avenue Still Shutdown Due To Large Smoky Brush Fire
A large, smoky fire has forced the temporary closure of Krome Avenue between Kendall Drive and SW 8th Street.
Bobcat Fire On Broward/Palm Beach Border 50 Percent Contained
Fire crews are making progress in containing a brush fire on the Broward/Palm Beach County border.
Section Of Krome Avenue Closed Due To Large Fire
A large, smoky fire has forced the temporary closure of Krome Avenue between Kendall Drive and SW 8th Street.
Progress Made In Battling SW Dade Brush Fire, Card Sound Road Reopened
Card Sound Road has reopened as progress is made in battling a brush fire in southwest Miami-Dade.
Card Sound Road Remains Closed Due To Nearby Brush Fire
Card Sound Road is still closed in both directions due to a large brush fire burning in southwest Miami-Dade.
Card Sound Road Still Closed Due To Nearby Brush Fire
Card Sound Road is still closed in both directions due to a large brush fire burning in southwest Miami-Dade.
Large Brush Fire Burning Near Homestead Miami Speedway 30 Percent Contained
A large brush fire that started burning Friday afternoon near the Homestead Miami Speedway is 30 percent contained, officials said.
Large Brush Fire Burns Near Homestead Miami Speedway
A large brush fire burned Friday afternoon near the Homestead Miami Speedway.
1,400 Acres Torched In Everglades Brush Fire In Southwest Miami-Dade
The smell of smoke from a brush fire burning in the Everglades in southwest Miami-Dade has traveled north into western Broward on the breeze.
Brush Fire Damages Vehicles In SW Miami-Dade
Firefighters were able to control a destructive brush fire in Southwest Miami-Dade on Friday afternoon.
Florida Forest Service: Late Afternoon Storm Doused Much Of Sawgrass Fire In Everglades
A brush fire called the Sawgrass Fire continued to rage through the Everglades on the edge of western Broward County throughout much of Tuesday but a late afternoon storm, which packed strong winds and rain provided a benefit to firefighters.
Fire Breaks Out In Florida Everglades
The Florida Forest Service reports that 10,000 acres have burned so far.
240 Acre Grass Fire Burning In Southwest Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and forestry workers are trying to get a handle on a grass fire.
Firefighters Tackle Brush Fire In Broward
Firefighters in Broward were working to get a brush fire under control on Wednesday afternoon.
Firefighters Battling Brush Fire In Southwest Miami-Dade
There may be a smell of smoke in the air in Southwest Miami-Dade as a brush fire burns along the side of a canal.
100 Acres Burned So Far In Fast Moving Keys Brush Fire
One hundred acres have burned in a fast moving brush fire in the Florida Keys that has already consumed at least one home.
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