Wildfire burns 600 acres in western Miami-Dade, affects air quality in Broward

Published: June 16, 2026 at 11:07 AM

Updated: June 16, 2026 at 12:26 PM

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — A wildfire was active on Tuesday after burning 600 acres in western Miami-Dade County, according to the Florida Forest Service.

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The fire, which started on Monday afternoon, was 45% contained as the Florida Forest Service’s Everglades unit continued working.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel also assisted. There was an evacuation at a commercial property near the Metro West Detention Center at 13850 NW 41st St.

An air-quality alert was in effect in areas of Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Air-quality alert

Air quality alert in effect in Miami-Dade and Broward

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