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A brush fire continued to spread through the Everglades in southwest Miami-Dade on Saturday morning, producing thick plumes of smoke visible across the region. Aerial footage captured Friday evening showed intense flames moving rapidly through the landscape as emergency crews monitored the advancing fire.
South Florida is experiencing an active wildfire season, with multiple fires burning across the region and charring hundreds of thousands of acres to date. The latest incident represents the newest addition to this surge in brush fire activity affecting the area.
Authorities closed southbound lanes on Krome Avenue Friday evening as first responders worked to contain the blaze, which had advanced dangerously close to the roadway. Officials cited reduced visibility from smoke and haze as a primary safety concern for motorists, necessitating the closure.
Two separate fires were burning in the region as of Friday evening. The Radio Tower Fire had scorched 188 acres and achieved 50 percent containment, while the Trail Fire covered 25 acres with 80 percent containment, according to fire officials.
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