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At least 12 vehicles caught fire this Wednesday in a parking lot at the Miami International Airport (MIA), an incident in which no casualties were reported, according to reports from the authorities.
The fire broke out between the first and second floors of the Flamingo Garage in MIA, around 11:35 a.m. Four vehicles caught fire and another eight that were parked nearby were also damaged, said Rogelio Vandamas, interim chief of the North District of the Miami-Dade Fire Department.
In the aerial images captured and published by NBC6, thick smoke can be seen coming from the garage as the fire department teams responded to the emergency.
The fire was quickly brought under control; the teams spent some time ventilating the parking lot until the smoke cleared, Vandamas explained. There were no injuries in the incident.
The interim chief of the North District of the Miami-Dade Fire Department noted that all the damaged vehicles were gasoline-powered, none were electric.
It was also reported that the authorities contacted the owners of the affected vehicles, while the owners of the undamaged cars were allowed to retrieve them.
The investigators are working to determine the origin and cause of the fire, while the firefighting teams were checking whether the incident caused any structural damage to the parking lot.
The Flamingo Garage was closed, while the entrance to the Dolphin Garage was also closed, although it was later reopened, officials said. Similarly, the train that connects MIA with the rental car center was briefly shut down, but it is now back in operation.
MIA kicked off 2025 with a historic milestone: 201,180 passengers passed through its facilities in a single day. This figure set a record for daily air traffic, as announced by the airport through its official profile on the social media platform X.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Vehicle Fire at Miami International Airport
How many vehicles were affected by the fire at Miami Airport?
The fire at Miami International Airport affected a total of 12 vehicles. Four vehicles caught fire and another eight were damaged due to the flames that broke out between the first and second floors of the Flamingo Garage.
Were there any injuries in the Miami Airport fire?
No injuries were reported during the fire that affected several vehicles at Miami International Airport, according to local authorities.
What measures were taken after the fire at the Flamingo Garage in MIA?
The Flamingo Garage was temporarily closed while the origin and cause of the fire were investigated. Additionally, authorities contacted the owners of the damaged vehicles and allowed the owners of the undamaged ones to retrieve their cars.
What milestone did MIA recently achieve?
MIA began the year 2025 with a milestone: 201,180 passengers passed through its facilities in a single day on January 4, setting a historic record for daily air traffic. This event exceeded previous expectations and demonstrated the airport's capacity to handle a high volume of travelers.
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