Wildfires burning near Everglades force officials to close part of Krome Avenue in west Miami-Dade

Crews are continuing to battle two large wildfires burning near the Florida Everglades that has been sending thick plumes of smoke into communities across portions of Miami-Dade and Broward counties in South Florida.Two wildfires continue to burn in west Miami-Dade sending smoke into nearby communities on Wednesday, June 17.As of Wednesday, the Quarry 2 Fire, which ignited Monday, has exploded in size scorching more than 7,500 acres and is about 30% contained, according to Florida's Active Wildfire Points map.The second wildfire, which ignited on Tuesday afternoon, is called the Well Fire and has so far burned abut 500 acres and was 25% contained.Because the wildfires are continuing to rage, officials said that Krome Avenue was closed between Southwest 8th Street and Okeechobee Road.South Florida residents report seeing ash fall from sky, smelling smokeThe wildfires, which are burning to the west of Doral and Sweetwater in Miami-Dade, are sending wildfire smoke into nearby communitie