You’re watching the NBC6 South Florida News streaming channel, which plays local South Florida news 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can find the “NBC6 South Florida News” streaming channel on your phone or computer, and on Peacock, Samsung, Roku, Xumo or on our app, so you can watch our local news on your schedule.
A wildfire in Southwest Miami-Dade has been fully contained on Monday after burning for more than a week, officials said.
Officially called the 344 Fire, the blaze began on March 13 and has swelled to 27,000 acres in size.
Watch NBC6 free wherever you are
WATCH HEREThe Florida Forest Service said two major routes, U.S. 1 and Card Sound Road, are reopened as crews continue to battle the fire in South Miami-Dade County.
🚨 '344 Fire' in south Miami-Dade 80% Contained, Roads Open
— Florida Forest Service (@FLForestService) March 24, 2025
Two vital routes for South Florida drivers, U.S. 1 & Card Sound Road, are now open as firefighters continue to battle the "344 Fire" in south Miami-Dade County. The fire is approximately 26,719 acres & is 80% contained. pic.twitter.com/6qEwvzFtcX
Get local news you need to know to start your day with NBC 6's News Headlines newsletter.
SIGN UP
On Sunday, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue announced the fire was under control.
As the fire burned, the Florida Department of Transportation updated billboards in real time on U.S. 1 and Card Sound Road so drivers going in and out of the Keys knew what was going on.
Although the fire was an issue, the NASCAR Cup Series continued its events at Homestead Miami Speedway.
