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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. \u2014 Two active wildfires had burned 8,000 acres on Wednesday in western Miami-Dade County, according to the Florida Fire Service. <\/p>\n

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The larger wildfire, which started on Monday, was 30% contained and had burned 7,500 acres. The smaller wildfire, which started on Tuesday, was 25% contained and had burned 500 acres.<\/p>\n

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue deployed about seven units to the area of Northwest 137 Avenue and 25 Street, according to the active dispatch calls log. <\/p>\n

Drivers reported the smoke affected visibility early on Wednesday morning along the Florida Turnpike near Hialeah. <\/p>\n

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The pollution affected air quality in South Florida, so outdoor activities were discouraged, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. <\/p>\n

MDFR personnel warned that the smoke will lift as temperatures rise and suggested residents \u201climit time outdoors, keep doors and windows closed, and set air conditioning systems to recirculate indoor air.<\/p>\n

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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and @FLForestService continue battling two grass fires in West Miami-Dade near NW 137 Avenue and NW 41 Street, and NW 122 Avenue and NW 58 Street. <\/p>\n

As temperatures rise throughout the day, smoke is expected to lift, but those in nearby communities may\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/IjBkv9NYdu<\/p>\n

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\u2014 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (@MiamiDadeFire) June 17, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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