2 wildfires burn 8,000 acres in western Miami-Dade, pollute air quality in South Florida

Two active wildfires had burned 8,000 acres on Wednesday in western Miami-Dade County, according to the Florida Fire Service. The larger wildfire, which started on Monday, was 30% contained and had burned 7,500 acres. The smaller wildfire, which started on Tuesday, was 25% contained and had burned 500 acres.Miami-Dade Fire Rescue deployed about seven units to the area of Northwest 137 Avenue and 25 Street, according to the active dispatch calls log. The pollution affected air quality in South Florida, so outdoor activities were discouraged, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.