MIAMI (WSVN) - Firefighters have gained ground on a brush fire that has been burning in west Miami-Dade.

Officials say the Highway 41 fire has been downgraded to a type 4 incident.

According to officials, the fire is 77% is contained and more than 9000 acres have been burned.

The emergency closure has been lifted, allowing the public to re-enter the area

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