US: Massive Junkyard Fire Breaks Out in Opa-locka, Prompting Evacuations

A massive junkyard fire that broke out on Monday, May 25, in Opa-locka, Florida, continued to smolder on Tuesday, with crews still pouring water on the blaze. The fire spread to six businesses, forced residents to evacuate, and left air quality concerns lingering in the area, though no injuries were reported.

US: Massive Junkyard Fire Breaks Out in Opa-locka, Prompting Evacuations 2

A massive junkyard fire that broke out on Monday, May 25, in Opa-locka, Florida, continued to smolder on Tuesday, with crews still pouring water on the blaze. The fire spread to six businesses, forced residents to evacuate, and left air quality concerns lingering in the area, though no injuries were reported.

US: Six-Alarm Junkyard Fire Sends Massive Smoke Plume Over Opa-locka, Miami

A massive junkyard fire broke out around 5 p.m. on Monday, May 25, near Northwest 135th Street and Cairo Lane in Opa-locka, Miami-Dade County. The 6-alarm blaze spread to three nearby businesses, with more than 80 units responding. No injuries were reported.

US: Everglades Wildfire Scorches Over 11,000 Acres in South Florida 3

A wildfire burning across the Everglades along the Broward and Miami-Dade county border in Florida had scorched more than 11,400 acres as of Wednesday, May 13, with the blaze now fully contained and controlled, according to the Florida Forest Service. Roads in the area were closed, and residents were advised to keep windows shut and stay indoors if they have respiratory issues. No injuries were reported.

US: Everglades Wildfire Burns Over 11,000 Acres in South Florida

A wildfire in the Florida Everglades has burned over 11,000 acres across Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Firefighters made significant progress on Tuesday bringing it to 80% containment. The fire, first reported Sunday near Mack's Fish Camp off Krome Avenue, prompted evacuations and air quality alerts across the region. Multiple agencies including the Florida Forest Service, National Guard, and Broward Sheriff's Office responded.

US: Everglades Wildfire Scorches Nearly 5,000 Acres in South Florida 2

A wildfire burning across the Everglades along the Broward and Miami-Dade county border in Florida had scorched more than 4,800 acres as of Sunday evening, May 10, with crews from multiple agencies working to contain the blaze. Roads in the area were closed, and residents were advised to keep windows shut and stay indoors if they have respiratory issues. No injuries were reported.

US: Everglades Wildfire Scorches Nearly 5,000 Acres in South Florida

A wildfire burning across the Everglades along the Broward and Miami-Dade county border in Florida had scorched more than 4,800 acres as of Sunday evening, May 10, with crews from multiple agencies working to contain the blaze. Roads in the area were closed, and residents were advised to keep windows shut and stay indoors if they have respiratory issues. No injuries were reported.

US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations 2

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

US: 344 Fire Continues in Miami-Dade, Road Closures Limit Florida Keys Access 2

The 344 fire, a massive brush fire, burned more than 26,000 acres in southern Miami-Dade County along U.S. Route 1 as of Friday, March 21. The fire forced the closure of sections of U.S. Route 1 and Card Sound Road, and created hazardous air quality in the surrounding areas.

US: 344 Fire Continues in Miami-Dade, Road Closures Limit Florida Keys Access

The 344 fire, a massive brush fire, burned more than 26,000 acres in southern Miami-Dade County along U.S. Route 1 as of Friday, March 21. The fire forced the closure of sections of U.S. Route 1 and Card Sound Road, and created hazardous air quality in the surrounding areas.

US: Brush Fire Rages in South Miami-Dade, Shutting Down Roads to Florida Keys 3

A brush fire in South Miami-Dade, which broke out on Tuesday afternoon, March 18, continued to burn on Thursday, March 20. The fire has now burned through 24,000 acres, with 30% of the fire contained. The 18-Mile Stretch of US Highway 1 was closed again on Thursday morning for the third day in a row. It was later reopened in the afternoon. This video shows a firefighting helicopter flying near Homestead-Miami Speedway on Wednesday, March 19.

US: Brush Fire Rages in South Miami-Dade, Shutting Down Roads to Florida Keys 2

A brush fire has burned thousands of acres of land in South Miami-Dade, leading to the closure of the roads connecting the Florida Keys and the mainland. The fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon on the mainland side of Card Sound Road, which remained closed on Wednesday. U.S. 1 was also closed temporarily on Tuesday due to the smoky conditions but reopened later that night.

US: Brush Fire Rages in South Miami-Dade, Shutting Down Roads to Florida Keys

A brush fire has burned thousands of acres of land in South Miami-Dade, leading to the closure of the roads connecting the Florida Keys and the mainland. The fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon on the mainland side of Card Sound Road, which remained closed on Wednesday. U.S. 1 was also closed temporarily on Tuesday due to the smoky conditions but reopened later that night.

XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2021-WORLD NEWS

XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2021-WORLD NEWS

(220106) -- BEIJING, Jan. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo released by the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue shows a partially collapsed residential building in Miami-Dade County, Florida, the United States, on June 24, 2021. A total of 98 people were killed in the collapse. (Miami-Dade Fire Rescue/Handout via Xinhua)

President Biden Stops At Surfside Photo Memorial - Florida

President Biden Stops At Surfside Photo Memorial - Florida

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - A Miami Dade Fire Rescue worker walks past the Surfside Memorial wall on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Photo by Susan Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Searches Continue For Condo Victims - Miami

Searches Continue For Condo Victims - Miami

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - Fire rescue personnel conduct search and rescue with dogs in the rubble at Champlain Towers South Condo in Surfside, located at 8777 Collins Avenue, a part of which collapsed in the early morning in Surfside, Florida, Thursday, June 24, 2021. Photo by David Santiago/Miami Herald/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Searches Continue For Condo Victims - Miami

Searches Continue For Condo Victims - Miami

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - A firefighter washes a dog with a fire hose during search efforts at the 12-story oceanfront Champlain Towers South Condo, at 8777 Collins Ave., in Surfside on Friday, June 25, 2021. A large portion of the building collapsed very early Thursday morning and as of noon Friday, there are 159 missing residents and guests, with four deaths confirmed so far. Photo by Beth Bennett/South Florida Sun Sentinel/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Searches Continue For Condo Victims - Miami

Searches Continue For Condo Victims - Miami

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - Maria Rosa Perez, a neighbor and Erika Benitez with Miami Date Fire Rescue pause to look over the names and faces of some of the people missing on Saturday June 26, 2021. The on a makeshift memorial is across the street from the site of the 12-story oceanfront Champlain Towers South Condo, at 8777 Collins Ave., that partially collapsed around 2 a.m. on Thursday, June 24, 2021 in Surfside, Fl. Photo by Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Building Collapse Leaves 99 People Unaccounted For - Miami

Building Collapse Leaves 99 People Unaccounted For - Miami

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - Fire rescue personnel conduct search and rescue with dogs in the rubble at Champlain Towers South Condo in Surfside, located at 8777 Collins Avenue, a part of which collapsed in the early morning in Surfside, Florida, Thursday, June 24, 2021. Photo by David Santiago/Miami Herald/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Building Collapse Leaves 99 People Unaccounted For - Miami

Building Collapse Leaves 99 People Unaccounted For - Miami

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - Fire rescue personnel conduct search and rescue with dogs in the rubble at Champlain Towers South Condo in Surfside, located at 8777 Collins Avenue, a part of which collapsed in the early morning in Surfside, Florida, Thursday, June 24, 2021. Photo by David Santiago/Miami Herald/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Building Collapse Leaves 99 People Unaccounted For - Miami

Building Collapse Leaves 99 People Unaccounted For - Miami

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - Fire rescue personnel conduct search and rescue in the rubble at Champlain Towers South Condo in Surfside, located at 8777 Collins Avenue, a part of which collapsed in the early morning in Surfside, Florida, Thursday, June 24, 2021. Photo by David Santiago/Miami Herald/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Building Collapse Leaves 99 People Unaccounted For - Miami

Building Collapse Leaves 99 People Unaccounted For - Miami

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - Massive presence of Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue trucks are seen by the Champlain Towers South Condo in Surfside, located at 8777 Collins Avenue, that collapsed in the early morning in Surfside, Florida, Thursday, June 24, 2021. Photo by Pedro Portal/Miami Herald/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Building Collapse Leaves 99 People Unaccounted For - Miami

Building Collapse Leaves 99 People Unaccounted For - Miami

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - Miami-Dade Fire Rescue assistant fire chief of operations, Ray Jadallah, speaks to the media Thursday morning, June 24, 2021 following the early morning partial collapse of the Champlain Towers South Condo at 8777 Collins Ave in Surfside, Florida. Photo by Emily Michot/Miami Herald/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Building Collapse Leaves 99 People Unaccounted For - Miami

Building Collapse Leaves 99 People Unaccounted For - Miami

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue firefighters are seen by piles of rubble of the Champlain Towers South Condo in Surfside, located at 8777 Collins Avenue, that collapsed in the early morning in Surfside, Florida, Thursday, June 24, 2021. Photo by Pedro Portal/Miami Herald/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM