Third fire breaks out in Miami-Dade, over 19,000 acres burned

• Three wildfires burning in Miami-Dade County have cumulatively consumed over 19,000 acres.
• The Quarry 2 Fire grew to 19,018 acres and was 97% contained as of June 21. The Well Fire burned 2,749 acres was 85% contained was 85% contained and was 85% contained as of June 21.
• The Corrections Fire, located south of 8th St. and west of Krome Ave., had burned 305 acres and was 15% contained as of June 21 at 1:39 p.m.

Three wildfires burning in Miami-Dade County have cumulatively consumed over 19,000 acres.

The Quarry 2 Fire, which began on June 15, is located near NW 137 Ave. and NW 41 St. As of June 21 at 1:26 p.m., it had grown to 19,018 acres and was 97% contained, according to a map of active wildfires provided by the Florida Forest Service. The Well Fire, which began on June 16 and is located near NW 122 Ave. and NW 58 St., had burned 2,749 acres and was 85% contained as of June 21 at 12:32 p.m.

The Corrections Fire, located south of 8th St. and west of Krome Ave., had burned 305 acres and was 15% contained as of June 21 at 1:39 p.m.

Which roads were affected?

The fires forced the closure of lanes along Krome Avenue, the Turnpike and Tamiami Trail over the weekend, which have all since reopened.

Crews with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) and the Florida Forest Service have been involved with suppression efforts, and "additional aerial resources" from Broward Sheriff's Office Fire Rescue and the Florida Forest Service "assisted with water drop operations," according to a social media post from MDFR.

Tips to cope with Miami-area smoke

Nearby communities could be affected by clouds of smoke from the fires, according to MDFR. If smoke is present, the organization recommends limiting your time outside, keeping all entrances to your home sealed and setting your air conditioning system to recirculate indoor air, if you have one.

"These precautions are especially important for individuals with respiratory conditions," reads a social media post by MDFR.

Smoke could also make for dangerous driving conditions by impeding visibility. For motorists that absolutely have to drive through "smoke or haze," MDFR asks that drivers exercise special caution, up their following distance and use low-beam headlights.

Sarah Perkel is a South Florida Connect Reporter for the USA TODAY Network's Florida Connect team. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday day by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY.