All lanes on Florida Turnpike, Krome Avenue reopened; Residents allowed to return home as crews battle 3 wildfires in West MiamiDade
Jun 21, 2026
Officials reopened several roads as fire crews continue to contain three major wildfires in West Miami-Dade.
Officials said one of the fires has consumed nearly 19,000 acres with a 97% containment, while the other one has burned more than 1,600 acres with a 75% contaiment.
The third fire, refe
rred to as the “correction fire,” has ignited more than 120 acres and is 0% contained, as of early Sunday morning.
All lanes between Krome Avenue and Tamiami Trail are now open, and all lanes on Florida’s Turnpike from Okeechobee Road to Northwest 41st have reopened.
With the roads reopened, residents are now allowed to return home.
Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office deputies urge drivers to check for road closures.
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