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Massive Blue Gill Wildfire burns 750 acres in West Miami-Dade, 0% contained

Katherine Langford

Editor-in-Chief · Monday, August 3, 2026 at 3:34 AM

Massive Blue Gill Wildfire burns 750 acres in West Miami-Dade, 0% contained — CBS Miami, Parkland Community news — Image: CBS Miami

The Blue Gill Fire continues to spread rapidly in Southwest Miami-Dade, burning through 750 acres along Southwest Eighth Street near Krome Avenue. Firefighters report zero percent containment as of tonight, and residents are urged to stay alert for updates.

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