Overview
- A fire that began at a junkyard near Cairo Lane produced a towering plume of smoke that was visible across Opa‑locka and from surrounding areas.
- Fire crews maintained an active response into the evening with more than 80 Miami‑Dade units reported on scene as flames spread into nearby businesses.
- Authorities closed surrounding roads, paused Tri‑Rail service between the Opa‑locka and Metrorail transfer stations and ran bus bridges to reroute passengers.
- About 125 apartment residents were evacuated out of caution and nearby property owners reported fear that stored vehicles and yards could catch fire.
- Officials have not confirmed a cause or full containment and warned residents to avoid the area, stay indoors, close windows, and set A/C to recirculate because burning tires and vehicle parts can harm air quality.