DORAL, FLA. (WSVN) - Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to a large blaze that broke out at the Miami-Dade County Solid Waste facility, marking the second time Doral has experienced a garbage plant fire. Luckily, after firefighters managed to control the flames, no injuries were reported.
Around 7 a.m., Thursday, fire crews were alerted to the area involving a pile of rubbish, near Northwest 87th Avenue and 58th Street, in Doral.
Officials said recycled washing machines and refrigerators appeared to be burning at the disposal plant.
Video footage showed black smoke billowing over the city. Fire officials said the fire is currently under control, but some crews stayed to monitor hot spots. Drone video from a 7News viewer showed a different angle of the inferno.
Over 20 fire units were on the scene as they used heavy equipment to break down the trash in order to extinguish the fire.
“Multiple crews responded to this metal recycling plant,” said MDFR Chief Angel Colom. “Mostly metal materials around 30 feet in height. We had crews on scene, along with heavy machinery.”
As fire crews worked to extinguish the flames, police advised the public to remain indoors and avoid the area.
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