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Wildfires in Miami-Dade force officials to close southbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike
By Steven Yablonski at CBS4 Miami
· June 20, 2026
· 5 min read
A large portion of the Florida's Turnpike southbound was closed in Miami -Dade due to the ongoing wildfires that have been burning for days.According to information provided by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, all southbound lanes of the Florida's Turnpike are closed from Okeechobee Road (US 27) to Northwest
Key takeaway The massive plume of smoke, visible from across the county, forced the closure of the southbound turnpike between Okeechobee Road and Southwest 41st Street.
Why this matters in The Miami
The closure of southbound lanes on the Florida's Turnpike due to wildfires in Miami-Dade County will likely have a significant impact on commuters and residents in the area, particularly those traveling from western suburbs like Doral and Sweetwater to central business districts in Brickell and downtown Miami. With roads like Krome Avenue already closed, drivers will need to seek alternative routes, potentially leading to increased traffic congestion on other major highways. The wildfires also pose a threat to nearby neighborhoods, such as those in west Miami-Dade, where residents have been urged to flee due to the rapidly spreading flames. As the fire season continues, Miami-Dade County's emergency management and firefighting efforts will be put to the test, and residents will be watching closely to see how effectively the county can respond to and contain these types of disasters, which are becoming increasingly common in South Florida.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? A large portion of the Florida's Turnpike southbound was closed in Miami-Dade due to the ongoing wildfires that have been burning for days.According to information provided by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, all southbound lanes of the Florida's Turnpike are closed from Okeechobee Road (US 27) to Northwest
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