Overview
- Martin County Fire Rescue crews and sheriff’s deputies responded to a large pole barn fire on a ranch in the 13000 block of Southwest Allapattah Road and are working to contain the blaze.
- At least five vehicles that were stored inside the pole barn were involved in the fire, and nearby horses were moved out of adjoining pastures for safety.
- Allapattah Road was closed at SW Palomino Street and at SW Warfield Boulevard for at least two hours while emergency crews operated, and travelers were advised to use alternate routes.
- Officials have not released a cause for the fire and did not report injuries as crews remained on scene conducting containment and damage control.
- Authorities will complete damage and cause assessments after the fire is contained, and residents should expect continued traffic disruption until emergency personnel clear the scene.