Do you smell it? Fire in West Miami-Dade grows as crews fight a second one

A brush fire in West Miami-Dade has more than quadrupled in size as crews battle a second blaze a few miles away, prompting officials to urge residents, especially those with respiratory conditions, to limit their time outdoors because of heavy smoke.

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The Quarry 2 Fire, which started Monday near Northwest 137th Avenue and 41st Street, west of Doral, has grown to 5,300 acres and is 30% contained as of Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Forest Service. This fire was at 600 acres on Tuesday morning.

A second fire, burning near Northwest 122nd Avenue and 58th Street, has scorched 500 acres and is 25% contained, according to the Florida Forest Service.

“Limit your time outdoors. If you’re inside, please shut the doors and keep your windows closed,” Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Michael Eng said.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue warned that overnight weather conditions could cause smoke to settle closer to the ground, leading to hazy conditions and reducing visibility on nearby roads.

Read more Do you smell it? Fire in West Miami-Dade grows as crews fight a second one

Firefighters continue battling both blazes from the ground and air, with MDFR deploying two helicopters and multiple ground crews. Additional aerial support has been requested through Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue and the Florida Forest Service.

Fallout from the fires

Officials advise residents to keep doors and windows closed, set air conditioning systems to recirculate indoor air, and reduce outdoor activity if smoke is present. Drivers should slow down in smoky areas, use low-beam headlights, leave extra following distance, and keep vehicle windows closed with the A/C on recirculate.

Power outages are also possible as firefighting operations continue. Residents experiencing outages should report them to FPL through its mobile app or by calling 1-800-4-OUTAGE

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This story was originally published June 17, 2026 at 8:32 AM.