Firefighters tackled a 5-acre grass fire with gusto in Southwest Miami-Dade yesterday, bringing it reluctantly under the reigns of control after flames threatened local structures. CBS News Miami reported that the emergency call rolled in at around 12:54 p.m., with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue hitting the scene near SW 119th Avenue and SW 168th Street.
With an upgraded alarm status to second-alarm, additional firefighting hands were dealt into the match against the blaze, scrambling to vanquish the lively fire. In their drive to protect the homes cowering on the fire's perimeters, not only did ground units douse the flames, but Air Rescue units swept in, saturating the area with water drops, as noted by CBS News Miami.
As the flames licked its environs, the crew's efforts seemed to be paying off. The Florida Forest Service joining forces with the firefighters embodied the kind of teamwork necessary to subdue nature's unintended wrath. A united front was established, and together they placed the blaze under control.
Bringing relief to a community holding its breath, no injuries slid off the event, with firefighters persisting in their vigil, hunting for any rogue hot spots with intent to extinguish. Reports from Local 10 News confirmed that the cause of this sudden combustion was still shrouded in the investigation's shadow.
