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Wildfires devour 270 acres of forest in Miami-Dade

The most recent information indicates that the magnitude of the wildfire in Miami-Dade County has reached 270 acres of devastated area

Los incendios en Miami-Dade han arrasado 270 acres de bosque. © Captura de video Telemundo
The fires in Miami-Dade have devastated 270 acres of forest. Photo © Video capture Telemundo

Wildfires affecting Miami-Dade Countysince Sunday They have devoured at least 270 acres (more than 100 hectares) of forest, local media reported this Monday.

TheMiami-Dade firefighters (MDFR) explained that the two main points are located in the southwest of the county: “A 100-acre fire near 157th Avenue and Bird Road, 90 percent contained, and the other 170 acres nearby on 137th Avenue, which is 45 percent contained," he reported.Telemundo.

Since Sunday afternoon, 18 fire units are supporting theFlorida Forest Service in extinguishing the flames located near 137th Avenue and 8th Street.

These county emergency response teams patrol the area to ensure the fire does not threaten any nearby property, putting out small fires reported in the area, MDFR reported in a news release.

HeFlorida Forest Service He is the one who leads the efforts to control the flames and remains on site working to put out the fires.

"Our firefighters are not currently on scene, but remain on standby to respond as necessary," MDFR clarified.

The firefighters also warned that this Monday, due to the flames, fog and smoke conditions will continue, "we remind people who suffer from respiratory conditions to limit their exposure."

In this regard, they reiterated that people should stay in their homes, with doors and windows closed, and those who suffer from lung disease should follow medical advice.

Last December,A forest fire devastated a grass area in Miami and left impressive images taken from the air by the firefighters who acted to extinguish it.

The fire started at Southwest 119th Avenue and 168th Street, and when officers arrived, about five acres had already burned, according to the event page.OnlyinDade, who shared the video on Instagram.

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