Crews Work to Extinguish Massive Brush Fire in SW Miami-Dade

Crews were working to extinguish a fast-moving brush fire in SW Miami-Dade Friday.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the scene near SW Card Sound Road and US-1 just after 1 p.m. Additional units were called in to help control the widespread blaze and protect nearby structures and property, officials said.

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Air Rescue was also dispatched to deploy water droplets in order to contain the large grass fire, officials said.

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After 6 p.m. Friday, officials said the fire was 50% contained.

No injuries have been reported.

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