The massive brush fire that burned more than 26,000 acres in southern Miami-Dade County over several days was brought under control, authorities said Sunday.
Miami-Dade Fire-Rescue reported on social media that “the fire is contained.”
After recent dry and windy weather contributed to fire conditions, the National Weather Service in Miami said Sunday on social media that it was “fully under control.”
The two roads in and out of the Florida Keys — U.S. 1 and Card Sound Road — were repeatedly closed during recent days because of the fire and the hazardous conditions from its smoke.
Fire-Rescue said “lingering hot spots may still produce smoky conditions on the road” and officials urged drivers to “be cautious and take precautions as needed.”
Multiple agencies led by the county’s fire-rescue and Florida Forest Service had been mobilizing and deploying firefighters and equipment from around the state for days.
On Sunday afternoon, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said most of its units had resumed responding to regular calls though some units would continue to assist the state Forest Service in responding to spot fires. The Forest Service planned to continue monitoring the fire by air and continue aerial water drops. “Wildland firefighters do not expect the fire to spread further.”
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava offered “congratulations to our heroic first responders for getting the South Dade brush fires under control and protecting our community.”
Originally Published: