A massive five-alarm fire broke out at a warehouse in northwest Miami-Dade on Thursday, prompting a huge response involving more than 100 firefighters.
The fire was reported around 10:45 a.m. at a warehouse in the 20600 block of Northwest 47th Avenue.
Aerial footage from Chopper 6 showed the warehouse engulfed in flames as a large plumes of black smoke rose into the air from the scene.
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Crews battle a warehouse fire in northwest Miami-Dade on March 5, 2026.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials said firefighters arrived to find flames and heavy black smoke coming from the warehouse.
Footage showed firefighters spraying water on the building and attacking the flames from multiple angles.
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Crews respond to a warehouse fire in northwest Miami-Dade on March 5, 2026.
The call began as a two-alarm fire but by the afternoon, it had been upgraded to a five-alarm fire, with over 48 fire rescue units and over 100 firefighters at the scene, officials said.
Crews were conducting a defensive attack to extinguish the fire due to structural integrity concerns.
“From the arrival of the initial companies, the fire had already taken possession of the entire building, making it too dangerous for us to go inside,” Miami-Dade Deputy Fire Chief Danny Cardeso said.
Cardeso said there were reportedly hazardous materials involved and it could take quite some time to put the fire out.
“We’ll still be here for some hours,” he said.
Over 48 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (#MDFR) units are on-scene of a Fifth-Alarm warehouse fire at the 20600 block of Northwest 47th Avenue. Miramar Fire Rescue is assisting.
Crews are working on extinguishing the fire. Due to structural integrity concerns, defensive operations were… pic.twitter.com/QDSznDGuJd
— Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (@MiamiDadeFire) March 5, 2026
No injuries were reported, Cardeso said.
A public safety alert was issued at one point due to the heavy smoke from the fire.
“Heavy smoke due to a fire is impacting the area. It is recommended for those with respiratory problems and medical conditions to shelter in place if possible,” the alert read. “Stay indoors. Close windows and doors and recirculate ventilation systems. Monitor local media and official Miami-Dade County alerts for updates. No evacuations necessary.”
Winds were blowing toward the northwest, pushing the smoke over a nearby landfill and out over the Everglades.
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Image of a massive fire at a warehouse in northwest Miami-Dade on March 5, 2026.
Officials asked people to avoid the area while they worked to put it out.
“As a result of the fire, the area is experiencing smoky conditions, which can affect those with respiratory issues. Please stay indoors, keep windows and doors closed, and run the A/C by recirculating the air inside your home,” fire rescue posted on X.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (#MDFR) crews are on scene of a fourth-alarm warehouse fire near the 20600 block of NW 47th Ave. Those in the area may see a large black column of smoke. Please avoid the area as firefighters work to extinguish the fire. pic.twitter.com/cnC4mjZSf2
— Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (@MiamiDadeFire) March 5, 2026
The driver of an 18-wheeler told NBC6 he was at the warehouse, which stores inventory for shipments, when the fire alarm went off.
He said everyone immediately evacuated, no one was hurt, and everyone inside was accounted for.
Miramar Fire Rescue officials said they were assisting Miami-Dade crews but said nothing in Miramar was being threatened by the fire.
Miami Gardens Police Chief Delma Noel-Pratt said her department was assisting in closing off Northwest 47th Avenue so crews could respond to the fire.
A massive five-alarm fire broke out at a warehouse in northwest Miami-Dade on Thursday, prompting a huge response involving more than 100 firefighters.
Students at nearby Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School were being kept inside as a precaution, school officials said.
Miami-Dade Fire Chief Ray Jadallah said the fire could burn for days.
“We don’t know the extent of the amount of smoke but there is the expectation that this fire will continue to burn throughout the weekend,” he said.
Check back with NBC6 for updates.