Exploding tractor-trailers spread huge warehouse fire near Miami
Black smoke poured out over a warehouse in Opa-locka, Florida, where a dozen exploding tractor-trailers led to a massive two-alarm fire. It took nearly an hour for Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to gain control of the blaze.
Several tractor-trailers were burning at American Fruit & Produce, which was evacuated, according to WPLG. The local station counted at least 12 tractor-trailers at South Gold Crop. in flames.
#BREAKING Massive fire at a business in Opa-locka. @CBSMiami on air right now pic.twitter.com/eDIRBYsWUV
— Miguel Fernandez (@miguelcbs4) April 3, 2017
Opa-locka airport closed two runways due to the thick, black smoke, WPLG reported. Vehicle traffic was also being diverted.
VIDEO: Massive fire engulfs vehicles outside Opa-locka warehouse https://t.co/rQ7phMt6Dvpic.twitter.com/FlmUvcxl4F
— WPLG Local 10 News (@WPLGLocal10) April 3, 2017
The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department confirmed the fire's two-alarm status on Twitter shortly after 5:00pm Eastern time, and by 5:45pm they confirmed the fire was under control.
There is no word on the cause or number of injuries.
#MDFR PIOs enroute to #SecondAlarm fire at NW 135TH ST&NW 42ND AVE. We are gathering information at this time. Please check here for updates
— MDFR (@MiamiDadeFire) April 3, 2017
