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NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiSeptember 2, 2026Miami-Dade

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue extinguishes electrical fire at Northeast Miami-Dade strip mall

Fire crews extinguished an electrical fire that ignited in a sign outside the Food Giant Supermarket in Northeast Miami-Dade on Wednesday morning. The fire was contained to the exterior sign, and the grocery store remained undamaged and open for business.

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Why It Matters

The incident caused a temporary closure of southbound lanes on Northeast Sixth Avenue, impacting local traffic flow during the morning commute.

Key Facts

  • An electrical fire occurred outside a strip mall at Northeast Sixth Avenue and 149th Street.
  • The fire originated from a short circuit in a Western Union sign.
  • The Food Giant Supermarket structure did not catch fire.
  • Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the first-alarm blaze.
  • Southbound lanes of Northeast Sixth Avenue were temporarily closed during the response.
  • No injuries were reported.
  • The grocery store is currently open for business.
  • The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Who's Mentioned

locationNortheast Sixth Avenue“The street where the fire occurred and traffic was diverted.”organizationWestern Union“The company whose sign experienced the short circuit.”organizationFood Giant Supermarket“The grocery store where the fire occurred outside.”organizationMiami-Dade Fire Rescue“The agency responsible for extinguishing the fire.”