The Radio Tower Fire

Miami-Dade County, Florida · Wildfire

Active Official numbers updated Aug 16, 2026 (about 3 hours ago)
First reported 3 days ago
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Size
700 acres
Aug 15, 11:00 PM
Containment
50%
Aug 15, 11:00 PM
Crew size
14
Aug 15, 11:00 PM
Money spent
$0
Aug 15, 11:00 PM

The Radio Tower Fire and other nearby fires

The Radio Tower Fire summary

The The Radio Tower Fire is a wildfire near Miami-Dade County, Florida. It has burned about 700 acres (about 530 football fields). Crews have boxed in 50% of its edge; the other 50% isn't contained yet. It was first reported 3 days ago. About 14 people are on it, run by a Type 5 IC.

Size
700 acres
Containment
50%
Discovered
August 13, 2026 (first reported 3 days ago)
Cause
Not reported

The size and containment above are current as of Saturday, August 15th at 11:00 p.m. CDT.

Weather & fire-spread conditions

No forecast is available for this fire's location right now.

Who's on it

About 14 people are assigned to this fire, run by a Type 5 IC.

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