Wildfire closes 1 in Florida Keys, burns 2,000 acres

Orlando, Fla. – – A running fire closed the US Highway 1 in the Florida Keys for four hours for four hours on Tuesday evening.

The cause of the fire remains examined

What we know:

A forest fire broke out along the 18-mile stretch of the US Highway 1, the only motorway that the Florida Keys connected to the mainland and closed all traffic in and outside the area on Tuesday evening. Officials reported that the fire had burned about 2,000 acres.

The Sheriff's office of Monroe County shared dramatic pictures of flames and strong smoke along the highway.

What we don't know:

The authorities have not confirmed the cause of the forest fire or whether structures were damaged. It is also unclear whether there were any injuries or whether the efforts of the containers prevented the fire from spreading further.

Timetable:

The fire forced the closure of us 1 for about four hours, with the streets being reopened gradually around 8:30 p.m. Officials have not given an estimate about when the fire is completely deleted.

Firefighters continue to monitor the situation because the officers demand the travelers to remain careful.

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