West Miami-Dade
Coverage of West Miami-Dade in the Nexus archive.
- 2 injured in head-on crash in west Miami-Dade
Two people were injured in a head-on crash on Southwest 8th Street and Southwest 157th Avenue in west Miami-Dade. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue rescued one trapped individual, and both victims were transported to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital. The road remained closed as of Thursday evening.
- USPS truck goes up in flames in W Miami-Dade
A United States Postal Service truck caught fire in West Miami-Dade near Southwest 48th Street and 104th Avenue. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue extinguished the flames quickly, and no injuries were reported.
- Officials scale back crews fighting brush fires in West Miami-Dade as blazes get contained
Officials are reducing crews fighting brush fires in West Miami-Dade as the blazes are nearly extinguished after burning for over a week. The wildfires, which burned more than 22,000 acres, are now at least 85% contained, with crews remaining to monitor potential flare-ups.
- 3 fires in West Miami-Dade begin fizzling out as crews work to contain them; 22K acres burned
Three brush fires in West Miami-Dade have burned over 22,000 acres but are beginning to fizzle out. As of Tuesday, one fire is 97% contained, another 85% contained, and the third 15% contained but not a threat to structures.
- All lanes on Florida Turnpike, Krome Avenue reopened; Residents allowed to return home as crews battle 3 wildfires in West Miami-Dade
All lanes on the Florida Turnpike and Krome Avenue have reopened in West Miami-Dade as crews battle three wildfires. Two fires are largely contained at 97% and 75%, while the third, called the 'correction fire,' remains 0% contained. Residents are now permitted to return home, though officials advise checking for road closures.
- June 20: Storms could bring frequent lightning, heavy rain and gusty winds
Storms on June 20 could bring frequent lightning, heavy rain, and gusty winds, with flooding risks in Broward County. A heatwave with high temperatures (up to 110° heat index) and wildfires in West Miami-Dade reducing air quality are also reported, prompting health advisories for hydration and limiting outdoor activity.
- Multiple wildfires in West Miami-Dade burn over 19k acres, force road closures as crews continue battle
Two wildfires in West Miami-Dade have burned nearly 18,000 acres and over 1,000 acres respectively, with containment at 97% and 60%. Road closures on the Florida Turnpike have reopened, while Krome Avenue is expected to reopen Saturday evening. Evacuated residents were allowed to return.
- Crews battle dual brush fires for second day in West Miami-Dade; more than 2,100 acres burned overall
Crews in West Miami-Dade continue battling two brush fires for the second day, with over 2,100 acres burned overall. The Quarry fire (1,930 acres, 20% contained) and Well fire (200 acres, 10% contained) prompted an air quality alert in Broward County, as smoke affected nearby areas and triggered health advisories for residents.
- Truck knocks down power lines near Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in West Miami-Dade
A truck knocked down power lines near the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center's new construction site in West Miami-Dade on Monday night, prompting a response from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. The incident occurred along Northwest 36th Street and 69th Avenue, with 7News reporting on the scene. The number of customers affected by the resulting outage remains unclear.
- MDFR, Florida Forest Service battle 3-alarm brush fire reported in West Miami-Dade
Fire crews are battling a three-alarm brush fire in West Miami-Dade near Northwest 137th Avenue and 25th Street. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Florida Forest Service are working to contain the blaze, which has burned 200 acres with 0% containment. No injuries have been reported.
- 3 detained after troopers stop vehicle in West Miami-Dade; investigation underway
Three people were detained after Florida Highway Patrol and Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in West Miami-Dade. A K-9 unit has been deployed to assist in the ongoing investigation.
- Experts stress early preparation as hurricane season begins in South Florida
Hurricane season began in South Florida, with experts urging residents to prepare despite forecasts predicting below-normal storm activity. NOAA anticipates 8-14 storms and 1-6 hurricanes, emphasizing readiness due to uncertainty about storm paths. The 1992 devastation by Hurricane Andrew is cited as a reminder of the importance of preparedness.