Two trailers with chemicals catch fire in Sweetwater industrial area

A fire broke out early Tuesday morning in Sweetwater involving two tractor-trailers containing unknown chemicals, officials reported. The blaze occurred in an industrial area along Northwest 25th Street near 129th Avenue.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded with 16 units to find one trailer fully engulfed and flames spreading to a second trailer. Access to the trailers was restricted by a fence, so firefighters cut through it to reach the fire.

First responders detected dangerous placards and a strong chlorine smell, prompting the use of masks and the arrival of the hazardous materials team. The hazmat team identified multiple materials and helped apply specialized foam to control the fire.

Roads near the scene were shut down for several hours while crews worked to extinguish the flames and address hot spots. It is not clear if anyone was inside the trailers at the time, but no injuries were reported.