Wildfires close one of two roads into the Florida Keys
Officials closed Card Sound Road, one of two major roads leading in and out of the Florida Keys, early Thursday morning because of wildfires.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office released an alert around 1 a.m. stating that the fires were near the three-way intersection at Card Sound Road and County Road 905, which leads to Key Largo.
The road reopened around 4 a.m. after firefighters brought the blaze under control, according to the sheriff’s office.
Most traffic flowing in and out of the Keys happens on the 18 Mile Stretch of U.S. 1, but some drivers take Card Sound Road and County Road 905. That route also leads to the exclusive gated community of Ocean Reef.
Card Sound Road begins and ends at the mainland in Florida City.
This developing story will be updated.
This story was originally published March 4, 2021 at 1:29 AM.
