‘Difficult’ firefight ahead with south Miami-Dade brush fire only 20% contained, officials say

'We're ready.' Local firefighters prepare as conditions make brush fires more likely

With all of South Florida under red flag warnings for potential brush fires, local firefighters are preparing.

NASCAR Announces Decision On Miami Race Amid Fire

Meet The Wives And Girlfriends Of NASCAR’S Top Drivers (1:16) NASCAR has announced a decision on this weekend's Cup Series race in Miami, Florida amid the ongoing fire in the area.A major wildfire has broken out in the South Florida area. Several roads have been closed and a warning has been issued for residents of the area. The brush fire in Miami-Dade County has burned roughly 14,000 acres and as of Wednesday evening, the fire is reportedly 20…

‘Difficult’ firefight ahead with south Miami-Dade brush fire only 20% contained, officials say

A large brush fire continued to cause significant disruptions in two South Florida counties Wednesday.

Florida Keys fire map, update as blaze spreads near Miami-Dade

Powerful winds helped spread the wildfire in Southern Florida on Tuesday when a number of roads were closed.

The weather conditions recorded on Tuesday at the southern end of Miami-Dade County would have facilitated the dispersion of a weed fire, according to weather data. Wind gusts of up to 20 mph and low levels of relative humidity were reported, in a context in which just a day before the area was under a Notice of “Red Flag” due to high fire risk. These drought and wind conditions led to a particularly vulnerable environment for the spread of fire…