167 West Fire Burns 400 Acres, Closes U.S. Route 1 and Card Sound Road to Florida Keys; Roads Fully Reopen May 10

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Updated May 10, 2025, 11:30 PM

A brush fire in southern Miami-Dade County, Florida, has caused extensive road closures affecting access to the Florida Keys. The fire, referred to as the 167 West Fire, began on May 8, 2025, and has burned over 400 acres with containment reaching 25% as of May 9. The fire prompted the closure of both northbound and southbound lanes on U.S. Route 1 and Card Sound Road, the two main roads in and out of the Keys.

Intermittent closures continued through May 9, with partial reopenings of some lanes at times. The fire has been attributed in part to severe drought conditions in South Florida, which have increased wildfire risks in the region. By May 10, all lanes on Card Sound Road and the 18-Mile Stretch (part of U.S. Route 1) were fully reopened. Firefighting crews reported the fire was 50% contained on May 10 evening. The closures caused travel delays and advisories for residents and commuters to avoid non-essential travel in the affected areas. This incident is part of a broader pattern of increased wildfire activity in Florida and other states, with other fires such as a 600-acre brush fire near St. Cloud also nearing 80% containment.

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