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Large brush fire shuts down Card Sound Road in far south Miami-Dade

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – A grass fire broke out in Miami-Dade County on Tuesday afternoon.

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It was along Card Sound Road in far south Miami-Dade.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units were observed at the scene working to get the fire under control.

According to authorities, drivers were being asked to avoid the area as all traffic on U.S. 1 on the 18-Mile Stretch, and all Card Sound Road traffic in upper Key Largo has been closed.

Officials said they closed both Florida Keys vehicle entry and exit points, with assistance from the Florida Highway Patrol, due to the fire.

This is a breaking news story that will be updated a new information is made available.


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Eden Checkol co-anchors Local 10's 10 p.m. weeknight newscast on WSFL and also reports on WPLG newscasts. She’s a Minnesota native who is thrilled to leave the snow behind and call South Florida home.

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