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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.

Miami-Dade County is under an air quality alert due to smoke from two wildfires that started last week. The 'Quarry 2' fire has burned 19,018 acres and is 97% contained, while the 'Well Fire' has burned 2,749 acres and is 85% contained. No road closures are reported.

An air quality alert is in effect for Miami-Dade County until 3 p.m. as two brush fires, 'Quarry 2' (97% contained, 19,018 acres burned) and the 'Well Fire' (85% contained, 2,749 acres burned), continue to produce smoke. A south-east wind has improved air quality in Broward County but not in Miami-Dade. No road closures are reported.

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.

Key roads in Miami-Dade County, including Krome Avenue and Florida’s Turnpike, have reopened after weekend closures due to wildfires. The Quarry 2 Fire and Well Fire burned over 20,000 combined acres, but firefighters report progress with rain aiding efforts. Officials advise mask use for those with respiratory issues due to smoke.

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.

Brush fires in west Miami-Dade have burned approximately 20,000 acres, leading to ongoing traffic closures on Krome Avenue, Florida’s Turnpike, and parts of the Tamiami Trail. The largest fire, 'Quarry 2,' has scorched 17,600 acres and is 97% contained, while a separate fire near Medley has burned 1,425 acres and is 60% contained. Firefighters and agencies are working to prevent further spread amid challenging weather conditions.

Wildfires in western Miami-Dade have caused road closures on Florida’s Turnpike and Krome Avenue, with over 18,000 acres burned. Fire crews continue to manage hotspots as shifting winds reduce smoke over South Florida.