Tamiami Trail
Coverage of Tamiami Trail in the Nexus archive.
- All lanes on Florida Turnpike, Krome Avenue reopened; Residents allowed to return home as crews battle 3 wildfires in West Miami-Dade
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.
- 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.
- Wildfire fight shuts down SB Turnpike between NW 41 St & Okeechobee Road; Over 18,000 acres burned
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.