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Southwest Miami -Dade explosion leaves 1 dead, 4 injured, including MDSO lieutenant, officials say
By Steven Yablonski at CBS4 Miami
· June 15, 2026
· 1 min read
One person was killed and four others were injured, including a lieutenant with the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, after an explosion and fire in southwest Miami-Dade on Monday morning.Officials said that Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews, along with members of the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, responded to
Key takeaway Officials said that Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews, along with members of the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, responded to reports of an explosion at 6100 Southwest 87th Avenue.
Why this matters in The Miami
The explosion in southwest Miami-Dade that left one person dead and four others injured, including a Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office lieutenant, raises concerns about the safety of county facilities. The incident occurred at a maintenance facility for fire trucks and other county vehicles, known as "Shop Two," which is a critical component of the county's emergency response infrastructure. The fact that more than 40 units, including HazMat and Technical Rescue units, responded to the scene highlights the complexity and potential risks associated with such facilities. As the Florida state fire marshal and the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Homicide Bureau investigate the cause and origin of the explosion, residents will be watching to see what measures will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future and ensure the safety of county employees and facilities. The incident also underscores the importance of emergency response planning and coordination in Miami-Dade County.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 15, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? One person was killed and four others were injured, including a lieutenant with the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, after an explosion and fire in southwest Miami-Dade on Monday morning.Officials said that Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews, along with members of the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, responded to
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