Cleanup Continues 5 Days After Massive Miami-Dade Warehouse Fire

Smoky conditions persist as demolition crews work around the clock to clear debris and contain the blaze.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Five days after a massive fire erupted at a 548,000-square-foot warehouse in northwest Miami-Dade, firefighters remain on the scene as cleanup operations continue. Authorities say smoke may intensify during certain hours of the day, with the Environmental Protection Agency warning residents to expect increased smoke starting at 6 p.m. Nearby residents express concerns about potential long-term health effects from the lingering smoke.

Why it matters

The warehouse fire has caused significant disruption to the local community, with ongoing smoke and debris posing potential health risks to nearby residents. The incident has also reignited concerns about the placement of large commercial facilities in close proximity to residential areas.

The details

Demolition crews are working in 12-hour shifts to remove debris and help firefighters gain better access to remaining hot spots at the Global Warehouse Solutions facility. Aerial images show the massive scale of the destruction, with cranes working to clear the site. The warehouse, located in the 20600 block of Northwest 47th Avenue near Miami Gardens, caught fire on March 5th. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection says the property is state-owned and was originally leased to the Florida Department of Children and Families before being subleased to Noor Investments in 1999.

  • The warehouse fire started on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
  • Cleanup operations have been ongoing for 5 days since the initial fire.

The players

Global Warehouse Solutions

The company that operated the 548,000-square-foot warehouse that caught fire.

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

The state agency overseeing the cleanup and monitoring potential environmental impacts from the fire.

Terrell Banyard

A resident who has lived in the neighborhood for more than 25 years, less than a block from the warehouse.

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What they’re saying

“I'm hardly ever here. Because of the fire.”

— Terrell Banyard, Resident (CBS News Miami)

“I'm very concerned about my health and my fellow neighbors. I hope there's no long-term effects.”

— Terrell Banyard, Resident (CBS News Miami)

What’s next

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection says its "immediate focus remains on protecting public safety and monitoring potential environmental impacts from the fire." Miami-Dade Fire Rescue has not yet determined the cause of the fire, and the investigation remains ongoing.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of balancing commercial development and residential communities, as well as the importance of robust emergency response and environmental monitoring to protect public health in the aftermath of such disasters.