MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies announced on Saturday that evacuees were allowed to return home after wildfires no longer posed a risk.

Two wildfires between Krome Avenue and the Florida Turnpike had burned more than 20,000 acres and were mostly contained by Saturday afternoon.

The Florida Forest Service reported the wildfire known as “The Quarry 2″ had burned 19,003 acres and was 100% contained, and a wildfire known as “Well” had burned 1,525 acres and was 70% contained.

South Florida was under both a heat advisory and an Air Quality Alert that impacted “unusually sensitive people” who needed to limit outdoor activities.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel recommended limiting outdoor activity when possible, keeping windows and doors closed, and setting the air conditioner to recirculate.

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