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Smoke rises during a brush fire on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in west Miami-Dade just west of Doral.<\/p>\n
Photo by Alie Skowronski<\/p>\n
askowronski@miamiherald.com<\/p>\n
Three wildfires continued to burn west of Miami heading into the holiday weekend, casting a haze over some Juneteenth celebrations and threatening to linger over Father\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n
Emergency workers from across Florida have been fighting around the clock to bring the fires under control in Miami-Dade County since a lightning strike<\/a> set drought-dried brush ablaze near Doral on June 15.<\/p>\n But, with thousands of acres still ensnared, it\u2019s unclear when the fires will be completely put out.<\/p>\n How contained are the fires?<\/p>\n Three of the region\u2019s four known wildfires are still burning Friday.<\/p>\n Doral\u2019s Well 13 and Quarry 2 fires are 55% and 80% contained, respectively. Together, they have burned over 18,000 acres of land, according to the Florida Forest Service<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Quarry 2 fire also shut down some of the area\u2019s southbound Turnpike lanes<\/a> Friday afternoon and triggered evacuations from trailer parks and fishing camps near Krome Avenue.<\/p>\n According to the Florida Department of Transportation, all lanes of Krome Avenue between Tamiami Trail and Okeechobee Road also remain closed.<\/p>\n The 4,000-acre Coptic blaze, located further south in Everglades National Park<\/a>, is less than half contained, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.<\/p>\n AirNow.gov shows smoke plumes traveling north and slightly east, impacting fewer cities than previous days.<\/p>\n The nearest air quality monitor<\/a> to the fires indicates that the worst pollution was detected on June 17 and has fluctuated in the following days depending on wind direction, weather and emergency workers\u2019 efforts to contain the blazes.<\/p>\n While some residents voluntarily evacuated<\/a> following strong recommendations from the Miami-Dade Sheriff\u2019s Office, additional evacuation orders have not been issued.<\/p>\n Those planning to celebrate outdoors this holiday weekend are encouraged to keep an eye on air quality, especially if they have a heart or lung condition, or live in a household with children or elders.<\/p>\n Drivers can also avoid exposure by seeking Turnpike alternatives when driving to or from Miami.<\/p>\n According to the Environmental Protection Agency<\/a>, the most effective method for avoiding wildfire smoke is staying indoors.<\/p>\n Masks can also help lessen the amount of particles entering the lungs. The EPA recommends finding a tight-fitting N95 or P100 respirator<\/a>, with two straps that go around the back of the head, rather than around the ears.<\/p>\n![\"Fires](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NIFC_June_19.png\" "\\"NIFC_June_19.png\\"")
Fires continued to burn on June 19, though weather patterns and extensive efforts by first responders have improved air quality in the area. The darker a dot is on the map, the stronger the blaze is at that location. National Interagency Fire Center How are the fires impacting air quality?<\/p>\n![\"One](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/air-quality-hialeah.png\" "\\"air-quality-hialeah.png\\"")
One air quality monitor in Hialeah at the intersection of the Florida Turnpike and Okeechobee Road shows how air quality has changed over the course of the wildfires so far. AirNow Fire and Smoke Map How can I stay safe from wildfire smoke?<\/p>\n