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Miami-Dade Wildfire Scorches 3,600 Acres, Access Cut Off

3/20/2025

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A fierce brush fire in Miami-Dade County has scorched around 3,600 acres and remains only 20% contained. The raging flames have forced the closure of Card Sound Road and sporadically halted traffic on U.S. 1, cutting off access to the Florida Keys. Firefighters are in a relentless fight against the blaze, which is likely to persist for days amid dry conditions.

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A fierce brush fire in Miami-Dade County has scorched around 3,600 acres and remains only 20% contained. The raging flames have forced the closure of Card Sound Road and sporadically halted traffic on U.S. 1, cutting off access to the Florida Keys. Firefighters are in a relentless fight against the blaze, which is likely to persist for days amid dry conditions.