SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Firefighters were able to get the upper hand on a grass fire that sparked near Zoo Miami in Southwest Miami-Dade.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the blaze in the area of Southwest 119th Avenue and 168th Street, just before 1 p.m., Sunday.
7News has learned the flames did not affect the zoo.
Crews arrived to find about five acres burning. They launched a chopper to drop water on the fire.
No injuries have been reported.
Firefighters have confirmed the fire is under control. As of Monday morning, they continue to monitor the area for hot spots.
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