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Surveillance video shows moments of explosion at Miami -Dade Fire Rescue logistics facility, leaving 1 dead, 4 injured
By Ivan Taylor at CBS4 Miami
· June 17, 2026
· 2 min read
Newly released surveillance video captured the moments surrounding a deadly explosion at a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue logistics facility, an incident that left one person dead and four others injured.The explosion occurred shortly after 10 a.m. Monday at the facility located at 6100 SW 87th Avenue, acco
Key takeaway Monday at the facility located at 6100 SW 87th Avenue, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.
Why this matters in The Miami
The explosion at the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue logistics facility raises concerns about workplace safety in the county. As investigators examine the possible involvement of an underground gasoline cell, residents like Cristina Gail, who lives behind the facility, are left to wonder about the potential risks in their own neighborhoods. The fact that the facility, known as "Shop 2," is used for maintenance and repair work on fire rescue vehicles and apparatus, highlights the importance of ensuring that such facilities are properly maintained and regulated. The incident also underscores the need for emergency responders to have safe working conditions, given their critical role in responding to hurricanes, flooding, and other disasters that affect Miami-Dade County. As the investigation continues, the community will be watching to see what measures will be taken to prevent such incidents in the future and to support the families of the victims.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 17, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Newly released surveillance video captured the moments surrounding a deadly explosion at a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue logistics facility, an incident that left one person dead and four others injured.The explosion occurred shortly after 10 a.m. Monday at the facility located at 6100 SW 87th Avenue, acco
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