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Crews battle dual brush fires in West Miami -Dade for third day; more than 4,500 acres burned overall
By Matthew Garcia at WSVN 7 News
· June 16, 2026
· 3 min read
An intense battle against two brush fires in West Miami-Dade that triggered an air quality alert in Broward County entered its third day. Smoke blanketed the area on Tuesday as one of the brush fires continues to burn west of the Florida Turnpike in the area of Northwest 137th Avenue and 41st Street
Key takeaway Smoke blanketed the area on Tuesday as one of the brush fires continues to burn west of the Florida Turnpike in the area of Northwest 137th Avenue and 41st Street.
Why this matters in The Miami
The dual brush fires in West Miami-Dade pose a significant threat to the region's air quality, with smoke and ash affecting areas as far as Miramar and prompting an air quality alert in Broward County. This is particularly concerning for Miami's densely populated neighborhoods, such as Little Havana and Wynwood, where residents may be more susceptible to respiratory issues. The fact that the fires are burning near the Florida Turnpike also raises concerns about the potential for smoke to spread to other areas, including Miami Beach and Brickell. As the fires continue to burn, residents in these neighborhoods should take precautions to minimize their exposure to the smoke, such as closing doors and windows and avoiding outdoor activities. The response from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and the Florida Forest Service will be crucial in containing the fires and mitigating the impact on the community.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 16, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? An intense battle against two brush fires in West Miami-Dade that triggered an air quality alert in Broward County entered its third day. Smoke blanketed the area on Tuesday as one of the brush fires continues to burn west of the Florida Turnpike in the area of Northwest 137th Avenue and 41st Street
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