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Quarry 2 Fire 97% Contained, Shelters Open for Displaced

6/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and the Florida Forest Service are battling four fires, with Quarry 2 fire at 17,600 acres and 97% contained.
The Red Cross opened a shelter on Saturday that provides meals and assistance to six displaced residents and one cat.
Health officials urged residents to keep windows closed, limit outdoor activity, and note the deployment of more than 100 firefighters from Miami-Dade, Broward and the National Guard.

History

Historical Context

Lightning-driven wildfires in 1998 burned about 500,000 acres in northeastern Florida, leading the state to create the Florida Wildfire Management Program and a coordinated multi-agency response. Persistent drought and development kept risk high, and the 2024 season already recorded over 1,100 fires on 24,000 acres. Today’s Quarry 2 blaze relies on that same framework, with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, the National Guard and the Red Cross.

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Story summary

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and the Florida Forest Service are battling four fires, with Quarry 2 fire at 17,600 acres and 97% contained.
The Red Cross opened a shelter on Saturday that provides meals and assistance to six displaced residents and one cat.
Health officials urged residents to keep windows closed, limit outdoor activity, and note the deployment of more than 100 firefighters from Miami-Dade, Broward and the National Guard.

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