UPDATE: The warehouse fire in Miami Gardens on Thursday has been escalated to a four-alarm blaze, prompting the deployment of additional firefighting units, according to the Miami Herald.
The fire is raging at a six-story warehouse located at 20600 NW 47th Avenue. Firefighters from multiple departments are on the scene, working to contain the flames and prevent further spread.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the fire or whether there are any injuries.
A public safety alert was issued, stating, “Heavy smoke due to a fire is impacting the area. It is recommended for those with respiratory problems and medical conditions to shelter in place if possible. Stay indoors. Close windows and doors and recirculate ventilation systems. Monitor local media and official Miami-Dade County alerts for updates. No evacuations necessary.”
ORIGINAL STORY: A massive fire broke out at a warehouse in Miami Gardens, Florida late Thursday morning. According to CBS News, the blaze started at Global Warehouse Solutions.
Photos and videos from the scene show a large plume of thick, black smoke rising from the facility.
The smoke was reportedly visible from nearby cities, including Miramar, Florida and Pembroke Pines, Florida.
Authorities have urged residents and drivers to avoid the area surrounding the warehouse while firefighters work to contain the blaze.
Officials have not yet released details about possible injuries or the cause of the fire.
Residents react
Several witnesses and local residents took to social media to react to the blaze.
One person wrote on Facebook, “Just right next to that fire there are little building that look like small house that DCF used them to put children’s that have been removed from their parent or families. I hope they are safe if they are still there.”
Another added, “County line 42-47 Ave warehouses. Just got a alert call from the mayor of Miami Gardens about this fire. Stay away from the area.”
A third person commented, “Bruhhhhhhh why da hell city of Miami gardens call me and I thought they was gone tell me I can join the senior group early. Nooooo they warning me bout a fire.”
Another claimed, “The MDFR units were just watering the lawn. building’s fire extinguisher sprinkler system failed bigly.”
