{"id":2048,"date":"2026-06-19T21:31:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T21:31:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=2048"},"modified":"2026-06-19T21:31:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T21:31:23","slug":"miami-wildfire-update-emergency-crews-continue-containment-effort","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=2048","title":{"rendered":"Miami wildfire update: Emergency crews continue containment effort"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Three wildfires continued to burn west of Miami heading into the holiday weekend, casting a haze over some Juneteenth celebrations and threatening to linger over Father\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=2046\">Music, culture and fellowship: A look at Coconut Grove\u2019s Juneteenth celebration<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Emergency workers from across Florida have been fighting around the clock to bring <!--changed to avoid repeating \u201cmultiple wildfires\u201d -->the fires under control in Miami-Dade County since a lightning strike set drought-dried brush ablaze near Doral on June 15.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>But, with thousands of acres still ensnared, it\u2019s unclear when the fires will be completely put out.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h2>How contained are the fires?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Three of the region\u2019s four known wildfires are still burning Friday.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Doral\u2019s Well 13 and Quarry 2 fires are 55% and 80% contained, respectively. Together, they have burned over 18,000 acres of land, according to the Florida Forest Service.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The Quarry 2 fire also shut down some of the area\u2019s southbound Turnpike lanes Friday afternoon and triggered evacuations from trailer parks and fishing camps near Krome Avenue.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>According to the Florida Department of Transportation, all lanes of Krome Avenue between Tamiami Trail and Okeechobee Road also remain closed.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The 4,000-acre Coptic blaze, located further south in Everglades National Park, is less than half contained, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h2>How are the fires impacting air quality?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>AirNow.gov shows smoke plumes traveling north and slightly east, impacting fewer cities than previous days.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=2045\">Heat advisory in effect: What to know for Miami Juneteenth, Father\u2019s Day events<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The nearest air quality monitor to the fires indicates that the worst pollution was detected on June 17 and has fluctuated in the following days depending on wind direction, weather and emergency workers\u2019 efforts to contain the blazes.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>While some residents voluntarily evacuated following strong recommendations from the Miami-Dade Sheriff\u2019s Office, additional evacuation orders have not been issued.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h2>How can I stay safe from wildfire smoke?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Those planning to celebrate outdoors this holiday weekend are encouraged to keep an eye on air quality, especially if they have a heart or lung condition, or live in a household with children or elders.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Drivers can also avoid exposure by seeking Turnpike alternatives when driving to or from Miami.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>According to the , the most effective method for avoiding wildfire smoke is staying indoors.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Masks can also help lessen the amount of particles entering the lungs. 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