Quarry 2 Brush Fire Drives West Miami-Dade Closures as 20,000 Acres Burn
Two major brush fires in west Miami-Dade have burned about 20,000 acres, prompting road closures on Krome Avenue and nearby routes; the Quarry 2 blaze near Krome is about 97% contained after roughly 17,600 acres, while a separate Medley fire has scorched about 1,425 acres (60% contained). Firefighters continue battling the blazes, with helicopters and crews deployed, and the Red Cross operating a shelter for displaced residents.