A large brush fire spread this Monday through the west of Miami-Dade County, consuming several acres of dense vegetation and jeopardizing a group of power lines near the fire's epicenter.
The fire was located near the intersection of Northwest 137th Avenue and Northwest 25th Street, in the unincorporated western area of the county, adjacent to the Everglades.
The Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department maintained several units on-site and raised the incident to a level three alarm, indicating a significant mobilization of ground resources and aerial support.
Firefighting helicopters were seen dropping water on the flames, while authorities also requested support from the Florida Forest Service.
Aerial images captured from the Telemundo 51 helicopter showed huge columns of gray smoke rising from the area, with active flames spreading over what appears to be typical mangrove or swamp vegetation of the Everglades.
One of the affected areas was dangerously burning close to a set of power lines, which poses a double risk: potential blackouts due to damage to the infrastructure and the danger that sparks could accelerate the spread of the fire.
As of around 4:00 p.m. on Monday, the fire was contained at 60%, according to authorities.
No structural damage or road closures have been reported as of the time of the report.
The authorities issued public health recommendations: officials urged individuals with respiratory illnesses to stay indoors and to keep the air circulating in their homes and vehicles by using air conditioning.
The fire occurred under red flag conditions, with low humidity and strong winds that facilitate the rapid spread of fire in South Florida.
The west of Miami-Dade has been the scene of recurring major wildfires so far in 2026. In May, the so-called "Max Road Fire" burned 5,650 acres in the Everglades, affecting Miami-Dade and Broward counties, and in April, the "Highway 41 Fire" devastated over 6,500 acres with zero percent containment at the beginning of its response.
The authorities indicated that the incident was still developing and urged the public to stay alert for official updates.
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