Brush fire prompts large emergency response in Miami

A large brush fire prompted a major emergency response Sunday afternoon as firefighters worked to contain flames and protect nearby homes and roadways.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews responded around 2:24 p.m. to reports of a grass fire in southwest Miami, near SW 120th Street and SW 137th Avenue. More than 15 MDFR units, along with the Florida Forest Service, were dispatched to the scene.

When firefighters arrived, they found heavy smoke and active flames spreading through the area. Due to the size of the fire and concerns about protecting nearby structures, the incident was upgraded to a Second Alarm, bringing additional crews and equipment to help with containment…

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