Massive Miami-Dade Wildfire Burns 4,000 Acres, Disrupts Infrastructure

Firefighters battle challenging conditions as 'The 344' wildfire continues to spread, with 20% containment and road closures impacting access to the Florida Keys.

• 'The 344' wildfire has burned 4,000 acres in Miami-Dade County with only 20% containment as of Wednesday afternoon.
• Card Sound Road remains closed due to hazardous smoky conditions, while US-1 has reopened after temporary closures caused significant traffic disruptions.
• Dry and windy weather, compounded by a regional drought, has fueled the wildfire's rapid spread and created critical fire weather conditions.
• Firefighting efforts are hindered by soft terrain resembling marshland and shifting wind directions, complicating containment strategies.
• A separate wildfire near Everglades National Park, named 'Johnson,' has burned 1,900 acres with zero containment, underscoring the region's vulnerability during the dry season.

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