Homestead-Miami race weekend on schedule despite area fires

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Crews are working to contain a wildfire in southwest Miami-Dade that has shut down access in and out of the Florida Keys.

Thousands of acres are now burned and the size of the fire kept growing despite continuous efforts to put out the flames.

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As crews work to extinguish and control and fire, the National Weather Service issued a red flag fire warning for Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for a large area of South Florida and up to the Lake Okeechobee area.

— NBC Miami —

A statement Wednesday from the City of Homestead  said the weekend is set to continue as scheduled at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

The City of Homestead & Homestead Police are Closely monitoring the fire. Health: Limit outdoor exposure if needed. Traffic: US 1 may close intermittently; Card Sound Rd remains closed. The NASCAR events at the Homestead Miami Speedway continues. #TeamHomesteadpic.twitter.com/qMHPkt62Lp

— City of Homestead (@CityofHomestead) March 19, 2025