Well Fire

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.

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.

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.

South Florida faces a Heat Advisory with heat index values up to 110°F, scattered afternoon storms, and wildfire smoke affecting air quality. The remnants of post-tropical storm Arthur are causing heavy rainfall and flash flooding in Texas, Louisiana, and the Southeast. Storm-related hazards include heavy downpours, gusty winds, and street flooding.

Crews in West Miami-Dade continue battling two brush fires for the second day, with over 2,100 acres burned overall. The Quarry fire (1,930 acres, 20% contained) and Well fire (200 acres, 10% contained) prompted an air quality alert in Broward County, as smoke affected nearby areas and triggered health advisories for residents.