Miami-Dade

Large Appliance Fire at Solid Waste Facility in Doral Under Control: Miami-Dade Fire Rescue

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue was at the scene of the one-alarm fire at the plant in the 8800 block of Northwest 58th Street, which reportedly started just after 7 a.m.

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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews battled a fire that broke out in a pile of appliances at a recycling plant in Doral Thursday morning.

More than 20 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded fire at the plant in the 8800 block of Northwest 58th Street, after it broke out around 7 a.m.

Fire officials said the fire broke out in a pile of rubbish that included appliances like refrigerators and microwaves. No buildings or structures at the plant were impacted, officials said.

Nearby residents posted photos on social media showing flames and thick black smoke rising from the pile at the facility.

Crews were able to get the fire under control but were monitoring hot spots.

No injuries were reported.

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