A fire broke out in a parking garage at Miami International Airport (MIA) on Wednesday, damaging at least 12 vehicles, according to reports from local authorities. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident.
The blaze ignited between the first and second levels of the Flamingo Garage around 11:35 a.m. Four cars caught fire, and an additional eight parked nearby sustained damage, stated Rogelio Vandamas, the interim chief of the North District of the Miami-Dade Fire Department.
Aerial footage captured and shared by NBC6 showed thick smoke billowing from the garage as firefighters responded to the emergency. The fire was quickly brought under control, and crews spent additional time ventilating the area to clear the smoke, Vandamas explained. Remarkably, no one was hurt during the incident.
Vandamas further noted that all the affected vehicles were gasoline-powered, with none being electric. Authorities have contacted the owners of the damaged cars, while those with undamaged vehicles were allowed to retrieve them.
Investigators are currently working to determine the cause and origin of the fire. Meanwhile, fire crews are assessing whether there was any structural damage to the parking facility. The Flamingo Garage was closed, and the entrance to the Dolphin Garage was also temporarily shut down, though it was later reopened, according to officials. Similarly, the train connecting MIA with the rental car center was briefly halted but resumed operations shortly after.
In a related note, MIA began 2025 with a historic achievement, as the airport reported a record-breaking 201,180 passengers passing through its facilities in a single day, marking a new benchmark in daily air traffic.
Key Details About the Miami Airport Parking Garage Fire
What caused the fire at Miami International Airport?
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Authorities are working to determine the exact origin and reasons behind the incident.
Were there any injuries reported in the fire?
No injuries were reported during the fire at the Flamingo Garage in Miami International Airport.
What type of vehicles were involved in the fire?
All the vehicles involved in the fire were gasoline-powered. No electric vehicles were affected.