A brush fire, named the 167 West Fire, has disrupted travel to and from the Florida Keys, leading to road closures, including the 18-Mile Stretch and U.S. 1. Currently, the fire has scorched 350 acres and achieved 25% containment. Though some lanes have reopened, smoke and shifting conditions are affecting visibility. Officials recommend that residents monitor road closures and avoid unnecessary travel. The situation remains fluid without an established timeline for full containment. Previous fires required extensive firefighting efforts, stressing the importance of safety for locals and travelers during this crisis.
Brush fire halts all travel into the Florida Keys with ongoing firefighting efforts and altered road conditions expected to linger for days.
Intermittent delays and smoke affecting visibility warn residents to monitor closures and avoid travel unless necessary.
The 167 West Fire has burned 350 acres, now at 25% containment, with no firm timeline for full control as conditions remain unpredictable.
Limited access to Keys remains; southbound lanes opened, yet northbound on U.S. 1 blocked. Residents advised to stay alert for closures.
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