{"id":310879,"date":"2026-06-17T20:27:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T20:27:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/310879\/"},"modified":"2026-06-17T20:27:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T20:27:07","slug":"2-wildfires-burn-13900-acres-in-western-miami-dade-smoke-pollutes-air","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/310879\/","title":{"rendered":"2 wildfires burn 13,900 acres in western Miami-Dade \u2014 smoke pollutes air"},"content":{"rendered":"

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. \u2014 As a cloud of smoke expanded to pollute the air in South Florida, two active wildfires had burned 13,900 acres by Wednesday afternoon in western Miami-Dade County, according<\/a> to the Florida Fire Service. <\/p>\n

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Carolina Herrera said she lives with an autoimmune condition that increased her sensitivity to the smoke. She was walking her dog in her community near the Turnpike in Miami-Dade.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy eyes have been itchier than usual,\u201d Herrera said. <\/p>\n

The larger wildfire, which started on Monday, was 30% contained and had burned 13,400 acres by Wednesday afternoon. The smaller wildfire, which started on Tuesday, was 25% contained and had burned 500 acres.<\/p>\n

The smoke prompted \u201cmoderate\u201d air quality<\/a> in South Florida, which impacts those who are \u201cunusually sensitive\u201d to particle pollution, according<\/a> to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. <\/p>\n

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel warned that the smoke was lifting as temperatures increased and asked residents to \u201climit time outdoors, keep doors and windows closed, and set air conditioning systems to recirculate indoor air.<\/p>\n

MDFR deployed about seven dozen units to the area of Northwest 137 Avenue and 25 Street, according<\/a> to the active dispatch calls log. <\/p>\n

Drivers reported the smoke affected visibility early on Wednesday morning along the Florida Turnpike near Hialeah. <\/p>\n

On Wednesday afternoon, the Florida Highway Patrol temporarily closed and reopened Krome Avenue at mile marker 23. <\/p>\n

Useful link: Temporary road closures possible<\/a><\/p>\n

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MDFR continues to work alongside the @FlForestService<\/a> to battle the two brush fires in western Miami-Dade County.<\/p>\n

MDFR has deployed multiple resources to support firefighting efforts, including water tender trucks to provide steady water supply, and fire engines working to\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/zy1dASlLYN<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (@MiamiDadeFire) June 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and @FLForestService<\/a> continue battling two grass fires in West Miami-Dade near NW 137 Avenue and NW 41 Street, and NW 122 Avenue and NW 58 Street. <\/p>\n

As temperatures rise throughout the day, smoke is expected to lift, but those in nearby communities may\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/IjBkv9NYdu<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (@MiamiDadeFire) June 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

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