MIAMI-DADE, Fla. — A major bushfire west of Miami-Dade is 40% contained after burning 410 acres, the Florida Forest Service has confirmed, and another fire broke out in Miami Lakes on Thursday.
The most recent fire occurred in the area of Danell Lane and Krome Avenue.
Hotspots of the fire continued to burn Thursday morning.
The fire in those bushes started around 5 p.m. Tuesday near the 136 Southwest and Eighth Avenue area and spread to dozens of acres.
From 80% containment on Wednesday morning it went to 40% on Thursday. The flames are still burning and windy conditions are a major concern for those working to put out these flames.
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A large grass fire in west Miami-Dade is now 40% contained after burning 410 acres, the Florida Forest Service confirmed.
Florida Forest Service mitigation specialist David Rosenbaum says windy conditions fanned the blazes, which were fueled by excessive dry vegetation in the area due to drought conditions.
“It’s pretty scary for us because everyone is worried about their house, but it’s not uncommon as long as the wind keeps moving west. Hopefully it rains very soon, which should help put out the fire,” said Belkis Martinez, who lives nearby.
Those responsible for the fire say they are very concerned about a change in winds, but there is a dirt road, a canal and the Tamiami path separating the blaze from a row of houses.
“If the wind turns north and northwest and we have this fire, the smoke would definitely reach the Tamiami Trail and residents there,” Rosenbaum said.
Firefighters are still working and will determine if it will spread further and say there is a 50/50 chance.
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