WEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - A grass fire that broke out in West Miami-Dade has led to the closure of Krome Avenue between Southwest Eighth Street and Kendall Drive, officials said.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the blaze near Krome Avenue and Southwest 12th Avenue, just before 2:40 p.m. on Saturday.
Florida Forest Service and MDFR crews are working to contain the flames that sparked near the Krome Detention Center.
MDFR officials said it started as multiple small grass fires, but just before 5:30 p.m., it was upgraded to a third alarm grass fire.
Officials said the fire currently does not pose a threat to any structures, and no injuries have been reported.
As of 9 p.m., the fire has burned 350 acres and is 25% contained, according to FFS.
Officals urge drivers to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. They also advise those with respiratory conditions to keep their windows and doors closed and recirculate the air in their homes and vehicles.
Saturday evening, a spokesperson for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement released a statement that reads:
“U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is closely monitoring the brush fire burning close to the Krome Detention Center. We are in contact with the Florida Forest Service and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department on the progress of their efforts to extinguish the fire. At this moment there are no evacuations, no injuries and the detainees are safe by being kept indoors as a precaution.”
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