Fast-moving brush fire prompts road closures in Miami-Dade – NBC 6 South Florida

A brush fire prompted a large response from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and the Florida Forest Service on Sunday afternoon near Southwest 120th Street and 137th Avenue.

Authorities said the fire appears to have started around 2:24 p.m.

When crews arrived, they encountered heavy smoke and intense flames, requiring additional resources to help bring the fire under control.

“We encountered heavy fire and heavy smoke in the area inside the park,” Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Operations Division Chief Michael Eng said.

Emergency crews remained positioned around the perimeter Sunday evening to protect nearby structures and roadways as containment efforts continued.

“Our main concern right now is the amount of smoke in the area,” Eng said.

Because the operation remained active, intermittent road closures were reported nearby. Authorities urged the public to avoid the area.

No injuries had been reported as of Sunday evening.

Smoke remained visible across surrounding neighborhoods, and residents — especially those with respiratory conditions — were advised to stay indoors when possible, keep windows and doors closed, and run air conditioning systems in recirculation mode to limit smoke exposure.

This story was translated from Spanish with the help of a generative artificial intelligence tool. An NBC 6 editor reviewed the translation.