WEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Emergency crews are battling a grass fire that sparked south of the Tamiami Trail in West Miami-Dade.
7News cameras captured flames from a distance in what officials are calling the “Highway 41 Fire,” just after 5 a.m. on Tuesday.
According to the National Park Service, the blaze was discovered roughly five miles west of Krome Avenue, at around 5:15 p.m. on Monday.
As the sun rose on Tuesday, orange flames and thick gray smoke filled the morning sky.
The fire has burned more than 450 acres and is 0% contained, officials said. The wind is fortunately pushing the smoke away from Tamiami Trail.
Since the blaze ignited on federal land, it is being taken care of by the National Park Service.
The cause is still undetermined, and no structures appear to be impacted.
Impacts to drivers in terms of visibility along the Tamiami Trail appear to be minimal, but that could change as the day goes on.
In addition, the air quality could be affected.
7News has reached out to officials for more information on this grass fire.
Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.
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