Officials warn of air quality concerns as 2 wildfires burn in west Miami-Dade

Miami-Dade County and state crews are battling two wildfires in the Everglades, just west of Doral, that have burned hundreds of acres.
By CBS Miami at CBS4 Miami · · 1 min read

Miami-Dade County and state crews are battling two wildfires in the Everglades, just west of Doral, that have burned hundreds of acres.
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