A wildfire in Florida City caused low visibility on U.S. 1 on Monday, officials said.
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The 172nd Avenue fire has burned 210 acres and is 30% contained, according to the Florida Forest Service. It is burning in western Miami-Dade County.
Traffic cameras captured how drivers were warned to use caution on U.S. 1 at mile marker 126 due to low visibility.
Light winds overnight could allow for smoke to linger across western Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Weston, and nearby locales.
Reduced local air quality may impact individuals who are sensitive to pollutants.
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Read more Wildfire in Florida City causes low visibility on U.S. 1, officials say
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Meanwhile, crews have been working to contain the Max Road fire, burning west of U.S. 27, since Sunday. It has burned 4,800 acres and is 20% contained, according to the Florida Forest Service.
Smoky conditions and much-need rain
Humidity is high and winds are generally light, which help in the firefight. Much-needed rain could arrive in the form of a few showers and storms as early as Monday. Those rain chances tick up on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The National Weather Service urges caution for sensitive groups such as children, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems, as exposure to air pollutants can cause headaches, difficulty breathing, irritate eyes and sinuses, and more.
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