Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, May 26, 2026 —

Massive Junkyard Fire in Opa-locka Under Control After 14-Hour Battle

A major six-alarm fire that erupted at a junkyard in Opa-locka, Miami-Dade, on Memorial Day afternoon has been brought under control after more than 14 hours of firefighting efforts. The blaze extended to neighboring businesses, causing significant damage.

Firefighters worked for an extended period to contain the fire. While the fire is now controlled, the incident resulted in substantial damage to the junkyard and adjacent businesses, leading to reported business losses. Temporary disruptions to transportation were also a consequence of the large-scale incident.

Fortunately, no injuries have been reported in connection with the fire. The cause of the blaze is currently under investigation.

Story summarized from the original created by Rubén Rosario on wsvn.com, see more information here.

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