Everglades wildfire in Broward fully contained after burning nearly 50,000 acres
A massive Everglades wildfire that scorched close to 50,000 acres in western Broward County has been fully contained.
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A massive Everglades wildfire that scorched close to 50,000 acres in western Broward County has been fully contained.
Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue said no injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Recent Florida Forest Service data says the wildfire has burned 450 acres and is 45% contained.
Krome Avenue from US-27 all the way to Tamiami Trail is shut down. A large portion of 8th Street past the Miccosukee Casino is also closed.
The 167 West Fire is 85% contained after burning 400 acres; roads to the Florida Keys remain open.
The 167 West Fire is 85% contained after burning 400 acres; roads to the Florida Keys remain open.
At last check, the fire is 75 percent contained.
The 167 West Fire is 75% contained after burning 400 acres; roads to the Florida Keys remain open but may close again. CBS News Miami's Nikiya Carrero has the latest.
A brush fire in southern Miami-Dade County that has burned at least 400 acres was 70% contained as of Saturday, according to the Florida Forest Service, which continued to battle the flames alongside Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. CBS News Miami's Steve Maugeri has the story.
The 167 West Fire is 50% contained after burning 400 acres; roads to the Florida Keys remain open but may close again. CBS News Miami's Steve Maugeri has the latest.
All lanes open on 18-Mile Stretch and Card Sound Road following brush fires
As of late Friday evening, Card Sound Road and all lanes on 18-Mile Stretch had fully reopened after intermittent lane closures that began Thursday afternoon.
A brush fire that has burned over 100 acres Thursday has closed all roads leading to and out of the Florida Keys.
A brush fire was burning Thursday afternoon near Card Sound Road in Southwest Miami-Dade.
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The fire that erupted Wednesday near U.S. 27 and Griffin Road burned several hundred acres.
No buildings were damaged in the fires and no one was hurt.
As of early Thursday evening, it was 70% containment.
Davie Fire Rescue, state and county units responded to the wildfire near US 27 and Griffin Road.
A large brush fire that erupted near US 27 and Griffin Road in Broward County on Wednesday afternoon, prompted a multi-agency firefighting response, officials said.
A family-run restaurant in the Florida Keys is feeling the sting of last week's massive wildfire, which crippled traffic and kept customers away during one of its busiest seasons.
Card Sound Road and businesses nearby had been boarded up due to the flames that have flared up since Tuesday.
Firefighters are making progress as the brush fire battle enters its fifth day but officials warn we are not in the clear yet.
No injuries or property damage has been reported.
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