Firefighters were on the scene as a massive blaze consumed a warehouse in northern Miami-Dade County on Thursday morning, March 5.

Officials confirmed a “large column of smoke” was coming from the site of the fire on NW 47th Avenue.

“Please avoid the area as firefighters work to extinguish the fire,” Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said.

Footage taken by @MsLoveLiii shows her view of the smoke column on Thursday morning.

Firefighters also encouraged area residents to stay indoors and keep windows closed. Credit: @MsLoveLiii via Storyful