NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesAugust 18, 2026Miami-Dade
Fire destroys Farm Stores location in southwest Miami-Dade
A fire destroyed a local Farm Stores shop, commonly known as 'La Vaquita,' in southwest Miami-Dade on Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the blaze remains under investigation.
Read the full story at Telemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesWhy It Matters
The incident resulted in the loss of a long-standing local business that has operated in the community since at least 1999.
Key Facts
- A fire occurred at a Farm Stores location at approximately 7:11 a.m. on Tuesday.
- The incident took place near the 15000 block of SW 56th Street in Miami-Dade.
- One person was inside the building at the time of the fire and exited safely.
- No injuries were reported, and the individual evaluated by emergency responders did not require medical transport.
- Miami-Dade Fire Rescue successfully contained the fire, preventing it from spreading to the roof.
- The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
- There are over 30 Farm Stores locations across South Florida.
Who's Mentioned
other56“Street number of the incident”other30“Number of Farm Stores locations in South Florida”locationMiami-Dade“Location of the fire”organizationTelemundo 51“News outlet reporting the event”personKenneth Wood“Battalion Chief of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue”organizationFarm Stores“The business affected by the fire”other15000“Block number of the incident”personMaria Cecilia Recinos“Local customer”otherLa Vaquita“Colloquial name for Farm Stores”