WEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Fire crews are battling a large, three-alarm brush fire in West Miami-Dade.
7Skyforce hovered over the scene in the area of Northwest 137th Avenue and 25th Street, capturing trees and brush burning in the area.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Florida Forest Service crews have been trying to get the upper hand on the blaze since Monday afternoon. 7News cameras captured multiple buckets of water being dropped on the fire.
“At this time we have not been able to completely contain it, but we have been protecting structures on the west end, particularly [Florida Power and Light] substations, as well as two jails,” said Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief Rogelio Vandamas.
Florida Power and Light workers were also present as crews fought the fire. FPL officials said 38 customers are affected after they had to isolate a section of a power line in the area of the blaze.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials said that the call was upgraded throughout Monday evening to provide additional resources to fight the fire.
As of 9 p.m., Monday, the fire has burned over 500 acres and is 20% contained, according to the Florida Forest Service.
Aerial video shows how close the fire is to an FPL substation.
“Brush fires can move quickly especially in the right conditions like the ones we’re seeing today,” said MDFR spokesperson Erika Benitez.
The smoke is visible for miles, with light winds pushing the smoke north and east.
The shifting smoke is changing conditions for fire crews and individuals in surrounding areas.
“Even if the fire is not immediately near your home, smoke can travel for miles impacting air quality,” said Benitez. “These conditions can especially affect older adults, pregnant woman, small children and those with respiratory and heart conditions.”
MDFR officials suggest that people with respiratory issues and in the affected area should close their doors and windows to stay safe from smoke.
No injuries have been reported, but a nearby business had to be evacuated as a precaution.
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