UPDATED (3:12 p.m. ET):
By David Goodhue, Milena Malaver
Miami Herald
MIAMI — Over 100 firefighters are battling a large fire at a six-story warehouse near Miami Gardens on Thursday with hazardous materials are reportedly inside. Dozens of units from several departments are on the scene, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.
Firefighters arrived at the warehouse at 20600 NW 47th Ave. after 11 a.m. and encountered heavy smoke and fire, the department said.
The incident was upgraded to a five-alarm fire. MDFR has 48 units on scene, and Miramar is also assisting.
By the time, the first crews arrived, the fire had “taken possesion of the entire building,” making it too dangerous for them to enter, said Danny Cardeso, deputy fire chief.
Firefighters are worried about a possible structure collapse, so they are using water-dropping helicopters to fight the fire from above, MDFR said in its latest update.
Firefighters are “attempting to put the blaze under control and keep it from spreading into neighboring brush and properties,” Cardeso said Thursday afternoon, adding that they expect to be on scene for several more hours.
Jorge Gonzalez just arrived at work when the fire started, and it rapidly grew out of control.
“It was really quick. We tried to deal with it, but it was impossible,” Gonzalez said.
Gonzalez, 26, has worked at the warehouse for three years, and said the facility stores numerous products, many that are “corrosive and explosive,” he said.
There are several businesses that have that warehouse address. They include Global Warehouse Solutions & 3PL Fulfillment & Drayage Miami and Diamond Windows & Doors.
The fire is about three miles west of Hard Rock Stadium.
Dr. Frederica S. Wilson Skyway Elementary School right across from the warehouse is vacant and under construction, the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district told the Miami Herald . Students are at another school six minutes east. Neither school is currently affected, the district said.
Communications over emergency radio dispatch describes a chaotic situation with firefighters tapping out on hydrants, multiple rescues and the possibility of hazardous materials in the building.
MDFR is urging people to stay away from the area, especially those with respiratory issues. No injuries have been reported.
A group of workers stood along Northwest 45th Avenue and were being interviewed by agents with the U. S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Northwest 47th Avenue is closed from 199th to 215th streets, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said.
This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available.
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EARLIER:
By David Goodhue
Miami Herald
MIAMI — Firefighters are battling a large fire at a warehouse near Miami Gardens Thursday. Multiple units from several departments are on the scene, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.
Firefighters arrived at the warehouse at 20600 NW 47th Ave. after 11 a.m. and encountered heavy smoke and fire, the department said.
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The incident was quickly upgraded to a four-alarm fire that required additional units,the department said.
Communications over emergency radio dispatch describes a chaotic situation with firefighters tapping out on hydrants, multiple rescues and the possibility of hazardous materials in the building.
MDFR is urging people to stay away from the area, especially those with respiratory issues.
This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available.
©2026 Miami Herald.
Visit miamiherald.com.
Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
