Homestead

Homestead Fire 70% Contained, 11,700 Acres Burned: FFS

The fire, located south of the Homestead-Miami Speedway, is not currently threatening any homes or at risk of harming crews working to put out the blaze

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Officials say a massive fire located south of Homestead is 70% contained with 11,700 acres burned as of Monday night.

Police also shut down Card Sound Road/State Road 905 on Monday as Florida Forestry Services worked to contain the fire.

The so-called 416 Fire started last Friday near Southwest 384th Street and 137th Avenue south of the Homestead-Miami Speedway.

The fire is currently not threatening any homes or at risk of harming crews working to put out the blaze.

NBC 6 viewers sent pictures in this weekend showing soot and ash that had spread to cars in areas closer to the city.

No evacuation orders have been issued at this time.

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