Two trailers caught fire overnight in an industrial area of Sweetwater, and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue described the scene as hazardous. Officials said the blaze broke out around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday along Northwest 25th Street, off 129th Avenue.
Officials said the trailers contained unknown chemicals but have not said whether those chemicals caused the fire. The area is home to logistics and distribution centers. Crews shut down nearby roads while they worked to put out the flames. By 6 a.m., fire officials said the fire appeared to be under control, and some trucks had begun leaving the scene.
Officials have not confirmed what was inside the trailers. In radio transmissions, first responders said they saw a “dangerous” placard and smelled a strong odor of chlorine. They also discussed the possible presence of acetone, chlorine and paint thinners. A dispatcher told crews to make sure everyone was masked up.
It is not yet known whether anyone was inside the trailers when the fire started. Drivers in the area should expect continued road activity as crews clear the scene. Residents and workers nearby should follow updates from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue as more details become available.
WSVN said it will update the story as more information is released.
