Quarry 2
Coverage of Quarry 2 in the Nexus archive.
- ICE transfers detainees from Krome Detention Center as wildfires burn nearby
ICE is transferring detainees from the Krome Detention Center in west Miami-Dade County due to nearby wildfires. The evacuation, initiated over the weekend as a precaution, has moved detainees to other ICE facilities with no reported incidents. Two fires, Quarry 2 and the Well Fire, remain mostly contained but prompted an ongoing air quality alert in Miami-Dade.
- Humo de masivos incendios forestales asfixia a Miami-Dade
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.
- Miami-Dade evacuees return home after wildfires burn over 20,000 acres
Miami-Dade evacuees were allowed to return home after wildfires no longer posed a risk. Two wildfires, 'The Quarry 2' and 'Well,' burned over 20,000 acres but were mostly contained by Saturday. South Florida remains under a heat advisory and air quality alert impacting sensitive individuals.
- Air quality alert in effect in Miami-Dade and Broward counties: National Weather Service
The National Weather Service issued an Air Quality Alert for Miami-Dade and Broward counties until 10 a.m. on Sunday due to wildfires burning over 20,000 acres. The alert advises sensitive individuals to limit outdoor activities as smoke spreads, with wildfires 'The Quarry 2' and 'Well' now mostly contained. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue recommended closing windows and using recirculation mode for air conditioning.
- 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.