A fire broke out at a warehouse in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Thursday morning. According to CBS News, the fire started at Global Warehouse Solutions.
Photos and videos from the scene showed large amounts of thick black smoke rising from the facility.
Smoke was reportedly visible from nearby cities, including Miramar, Florida, and Pembroke Pines, Florida.
Authorities urged residents and drivers to avoid the area around the warehouse while firefighters worked to contain the blaze.
Officials have not released details about possible injuries or the cause of the fire.
Residents’ reaction
Some witnesses and local residents reacted to the fire on social media.
One netizen wrote on Facebook: “Right next to the fire, there is a small house that looks like a small house. DCF uses them to house children who have been separated from their parents or family members. If they are still there, I hope they are safe.”
Another added, “County Line 42-47 Avenue Warehouse. Just got an alert call from the mayor of Miami Gardens about this fire. Stay away from the area.”
