Miami-Dade Fire Rescue teams are working to put out a wildfire located in the western part of the county — just a few miles west of Doral near the Florida Turnpike.
Firefighters responded to the blaze near NW 137th Avenue and NW 41st Street on Monday afternoon. As of Tuesday morning, it had burned through about 600 acres.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said that as of Tuesday afternoon, the fire was not a threat to nearby structures, and that the department continued containment measures.
"Our Air Rescue crews continue to perform aerial water drops, while multiple ground crews remain on scene supporting ongoing containment operations," said Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief Ralph Baena.
Strong winds have pushed the smoke toward Doral, raising health concerns. If residents living nearby see or smell smoke, officials are urging them to keep doors and windows closed and remain inside.
"If smoke does impact your area, limit your time outdoors, keep windows and doors closed, and set your air conditioning system to recirculate indoor air. This is especially important for anybody with respiratory conditions," said Baena.
In a social media post, Doral Police Department noted power outages along NW 41st Street as well as non-functioning traffic signals on Monday afternoon.
Drivers should also exercise caution as road visibility could be reduced.
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