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Jul 03, 2023

Crews battle early morning fire after Sweetwater concrete plant was fully engulfed in flames

Crews battled an early morning fire Monday after a concrete plant became completely engulfed in flames in northwest Miami-Dade, officials said. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials said more than 18 units

Crews battled an early morning fire Monday after a concrete plant became completely engulfed in flames in northwest Miami-Dade, officials said.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials said more than 18 units responded to the fire at an open commercial building near Northwest 12th Street and Northwest 137th Avenue around 4:45 a.m.

Officials said units arrived to find the structure of the Miami Sweetwater Ready-Mix Concrete Plant fully engulfed in flames.

Firefighters conducted a defensive operation, attacking the fire using hose lines and aerial trucks from the exterior of the structure in order to prevent further spread of the fire.

The fire was under control with units remaining on scene monitoring for hot spots. There were no reported injuries.

Officials have not released any additional information and the cause of the fire is under investigation.