MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. ā A giant plume of smoke near Okeechobee Road and the Florida Turnpike got a lot of attention Saturday from passerby and those on social media.Ā
The Florida Forest Service said the fire began as in a controlled bur. Ā The blaze jumpedĀ its containment line and spread through the White Rocks Quarries near the turnpike and U.S. 27.Ā
The fire spread after flames started by a certified burner got out of control, officials said.
Forestry officials and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel worked throughout the afternoon to contain the flames.
There haven't been any reports of structures or homes being threatened by the fire, or injuries.Ā
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