NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) – Dry heat across South Florida keeping brush fires alive caused additional road closures in West Miami-Dade.<\/p>\n
All southbound lanes of Florida\u2019s Turnpike between NW 41 Street and Okeechobee Road are closed, according to officials. <\/p>\n
Additionally, Krome Avenue between Tamiami Trail and Okeechobee Road in both directions is also closed. <\/p>\n
Fire crews have dealt with the fires all week long as they continue to put out hot spots.<\/p>\n
In good news for metro South Florida, the shift in the wind has pushed most of the smoke west.<\/p>\n
The three wildfires across western Miami-Dade has blanketed South Florida with smoky skies for about a week now.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese fires present a significant challenge for all responders due to weather shifting winds and other factors,\u201d said Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Jason Fernandez.<\/p>\n
Friday now marks day six of the fire fight, as over 18,000 have been torched as crews continue to douse hotspots and hope Mother Nature lends a hand.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you see or smell smoke, stay inside your homes,\u201d said Fernandez.<\/p>\n
The majority of this fire has been contained, and smoke will depend on how the wind shifts throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n
Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.<\/p>\n
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