Crime & Safety

Grass Fire Burns 5 Acres In Southwest Miami-Dade

Firefighters contained a 5-acre grass fire in Southwest Miami-Dade on Sunday afternoon.

(CBS Miami)

December 11, 2023

SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE — Firefighters contained a 5-acre grass fire in Southwest Miami-Dade on Sunday afternoon.

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Around 12:54 p.m., Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to reports of a grass fire near SW 119th Avenue and SW 168th Street. Upon arrival, firefighters found about 5 acres burning.

To protect nearby structures, the fire was upgraded to a second-alarm blaze to have additional units assist in the firefighting efforts.

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