Miami-Dade Grass Fires Close Krome Avenue, Disrupt Area

Multiple grass and brush fires broke out Saturday afternoon in Miami-Dade County, leading to the closure of significant stretches of Krome Avenue between Southwest 8th Street and Kendall Drive. The fires have burned between 25 and 450 acres, with smoke visible across the area and detected by satellite imagery. As of Sunday, the fires remain only partially contained, but no injuries or threats to structures have been reported. Southwest 8th Street has reopened, though sections of Krome Avenue are still closed, causing disruptions to local activities such as prison visits and airboat tours. Authorities urge people with respiratory issues to avoid the area and recommend alternate routes for travelers. Firefighters from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and the Florida Forest Service continue efforts to control the blazes.