Patrick Mahoney
Coverage of Patrick Mahoney in the Nexus archive.
- Some traffic closures remain in effect as Miami-Dade brush fires scorch about 20K acres
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.
- Brush fires continue to send smoke into South Florida skies
Three brush fires in Miami-Dade County, including the 17,000-acre 'Quarry 2' fire, continued to produce smoke in South Florida skies. Heat, wind, and drought conditions have hindered firefighting efforts, while a firefighter was hospitalized due to heat-related illness but is expected to recover.