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After burning for more than a week, officials on Sunday said a wildfire in Southwest Miami-Dade is now under control.
Officially called the 344 Fire, the blaze began on March 13 and has swelled to over 26,000 acres in size.
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WATCH HEREThe #344Fire is now #UnderControl. This was truly a team effort, by #MDFR, @MiamiDadeEM, @FLForestService, @MiamiDade_SO and other partner agencies who worked together to protect our community. pic.twitter.com/1lMPDa7ObN
— Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (@MiamiDadeFire) March 23, 2025
On X, formally known as Twitter, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava praised all agencies who worked to contain the wildfire.
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Great news! Congratulations to our heroic first responders for getting the South Dade brush fires under control and protecting our community. We are grateful for @MiamiDadeFire @MiamiDadeEM @FLForestService @MiamiDade_SO and all our dedicated partners. https://t.co/1UC96oaGGD
— Daniella Levine Cava (@MayorDaniella) March 23, 2025
The Florida Forest Service on Saturday said the fire was 65% contained.
U.S. 1 and Card Sound Road are open for now, but that could change depending on the weather and conditions.
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The Florida Department of Transportation was also updating 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.
Over at Homestead Miami Speedway, NASCAR Cup Series events have not slowed down and neither have the fans.
“I was wondering if they were going to have the race because I knew the fires were in Key Largo and I was scared they were going to call it off but they're still having it,” Sara Jones.
MDFR said that they will now play a support role in response to the fires in Southeast Miami-Dade.
#344Fire Update: #MDFR is now playing a support role in response to the brush fire in southeast Miami-Dade County. Our water tender unit will remain on the ground as an asset to assist with water supply. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/DxcTIuZbOe
— Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (@MiamiDadeFire) March 23, 2025
