Skies over west Miami-Dade turned murky Monday afternoon as a large brush fire tore through dry vegetation near Northwest 137th Avenue and Northwest 25th Street, sending thick plumes of smoke drifting across the area. Aerial footage showed multiple acres burning, with one edge of the fire creeping toward a set of power lines. Fire officials upgraded the incident to a first alarm and called in air-rescue helicopters to make water drops in an effort to shield nearby potential exposures.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and @FLForestService are responding to a grass fire near Northwest 137th Avenue and Northwest 25th Street. Smoke may be visible in the area as a result of the fire. Those with respiratory conditions are advised to stay indoors and recirculate the air in… pic.twitter.com/g1HqLTQfXf
— Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (@MiamiDadeFire) June 15, 2026
Officials' Updates and Live Footage
Live video captured columns of smoke rolling over the intersection as ground crews worked the fire line. NBC 6 South Florida's Chopper 6 hovered above the scene, showing flames chewing through brush close to Northwest 137th Avenue and Northwest 25th Street. As reported by NBC 6 South Florida, officials confirmed the response had been upgraded to a first alarm and that air-rescue units were requested to conduct water drops over the area.
Dispatch Logs Show Large Response
Behind the scenes, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's live dispatch feed listed a C1 fire at "NW 137TH AVE / NW 25TH ST" with a long roster of engines, rescues and specialty units assigned. The agency's active calls page showed multiple units rolling out to the scene, backing up what was already visible from the air and confirming a sizable response as firefighters worked to corral the flames, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.
Smoke Risks and Seasonal Context
In a social media alert, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue warned that smoke could be visible across the area and advised people with respiratory issues to stay indoors and recirculate indoor air. Florida's wildfire season typically peaks in spring and early summer, and the Florida Forest Service has cautioned that this year could be especially active because of dry conditions, according to FDACS.
Follow Updates
Local outlets streamed live coverage as the response evolved and urged viewers to keep checking for fresh details. NBC 6 South Florida reported that additional information was still pending while fire crews continued their work. Officials asked the public to steer clear of the area while emergency vehicles and aircraft remained in operation.
