SECURITYJun 20 · 22:18 UTCWSVN MIAMILitzy Grijalba

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.

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