{"id":186697,"date":"2026-03-11T03:11:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T03:11:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/186697\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T03:11:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T03:11:13","slug":"cleanup-operations-are-underway-5-days-after-the-miami-dade-warehouse-fire-as-smoky-conditions-continue-to-affect-residents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/186697\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleanup operations are underway 5 days after the Miami-Dade warehouse fire, as smoky conditions continue to affect residents"},"content":{"rendered":"

Five days after a massive fire erupted<\/a> at a warehouse in northwest Miami-Dade, firefighters remain on scene while crews work to contain the blaze and begin demolition of the damaged structure.<\/p>\n

Authorities say cleanup operations are underway at the site while smoky conditions continue to affect nearby neighborhoods. Environmental officials warn that smoke may intensify during certain hours of the day.<\/p>\n

Starting at 6 p.m., the Environmental Protection Agency said residents may begin noticing an increase in smoke in the area.<\/p>\n

From above, aerial images captured by Chopper 4 show the massive scale of the destruction at the 548,000-square-foot warehouse operated by Global Warehouse Solutions. Cranes could be seen removing debris while Miami-Dade Fire Rescue<\/a> units continued working nearby.<\/p>\n

The warehouse, located in the 20600 block of Northwest 47th Avenue near Miami Gardens, caught fire on Thursday, March 5.<\/p>\n

For some residents who live nearby, the smoke has become a daily concern.<\/p>\n

Terrell Banyard, who has lived in the neighborhood for more than 25 years and lives less than a block from the warehouse, says he now tries to avoid spending time at home.<\/p>\n

“I’m hardly ever here,” Banyard told CBS News Miami.<\/p>\n

When asked if the fire was the reason, he replied, “Because of the fire.”<\/p>\n

Banyard says he worries about the potential health effects of the lingering smoke.<\/p>\n

“I’m very concerned about my health and my fellow neighbors. I hope there’s no long-term effects,” he said.<\/p>\n

Some residents had previously opposed having such a large warehouse so close to residential homes \u2014 concerns <\/a>that resurfaced after the fire.<\/p>\n

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection said the warehouse is state-owned. According to the agency, the property was originally leased to the Florida Department of Children and Families before being subleased to Noor Investments in 1999 under a 35-year agreement.<\/p>\n

In a statement, the agency said its “immediate focus remains on protecting public safety and monitoring potential environmental impacts from the fire.”<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, demolition crews working on the site say they are operating in 12-hour shifts as they remove debris and help firefighters gain better access to remaining hot spots.<\/p>\n

Smoke continues to linger across the area, especially during certain times of the day.<\/p>\n

“Early in the morning, it’s hazy. You can still see the smoke coming. It blows over,” Banyard said. “I don’t know what long-term it may have.”<\/p>\n

The Environmental Protection Agency <\/a>issued several recommendations for residents living near the fire site:<\/p>\n

Keep windows and doors closed.Set air conditioning systems in homes and vehicles to recirculate air.Avoid prolonged outdoor physical activity in the evening and early morning hours.<\/p>\n

CBS News Miami reached out to the company responsible for cleanup operations, but representatives declined to comment on camera.<\/p>\n

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue has not yet determined what caused the fire. Officials say the investigation remains ongoing.<\/p>\n

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