Multiple vehicles catch fire in southwest Miami-Dade, first responders say

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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Fire crews rushed to the scene of a reported vehicle fire in southwest Miami-Dade on Thursday morning.

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Authorities arrived at the area of Southwest 103rd Place and 51st Street and said they found several vehicles on fire.

Crews respond to multiple vehicle fire in southwest Miami-Dade

Residents told Local 10 News they heard crackling and saw a Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works vehicle going up in flames.

According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials, firefighters quickly began working to extinguish the blaze after assessing the situation.

They said the fire was out around 10 a.m.

Authorities said at least one person was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, but they did not elaborate on that person’s injury or condition.

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