UPDATE: CARD SOUND ROAD AND U.S. 1 REMAIN SHUT FRIDAY MORNING.
MONROE COUNTY, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2025 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Both major roads in and out of the Florida Keys are CLOSED Thursday night Friday morning as uncontrolled fires are burning. U.S. 1 and Card Sound Road are impassable and closed by fire rescue personnel. The “167 West Fire” is just 25 percent contained as of 5:30 a.m.
Although firefighters are on the scene, expect closures to continue throughout the night. The small amounts of rain over the past several days have done little to alleviate the drought and extreme burn conditions. The Florida Department of Transportation is reporting the following emergency alerts as of 8:45 p.m. Thursday:
Emergency vehicles in Monroe County on US-1 North, at MM 106 Key Largo. All lanes closed. Last updated at 08:46 PM.
Emergency vehicles in Monroe County on US-1 North, at MM 122 Main Land. All lanes closed. Last updated at 08:45 PM.
Emergency vehicles in Monroe County on US-1 South, at MM 126 Main Land. All lanes closed. Last updated at 08:45 PM.
Wildfire in Monroe County on Card Sound Road South, at C905/C905A. All lanes closed. Last updated at 08:45 PM.
Emergency vehicles in Monroe County on US-1 North, at MM 122 Main Land. All lanes closed. Last updated at 08:05 PM.
Emergency vehicles in Monroe County on US-1 South, at MM 126 Main Land. All lanes closed. Last updated at 08:05 PM.
Wildfire in Monroe County on Card Sound Road South, at C905/C905A. All lanes closed. Last updated at 08:05 PM.
Wildfire in Monroe County on Card Sound Road North, at C905/C905A. All lanes closed. Last updated at 08:05 PM.
We encourage you to check FL511.com — FDOT’s official information center — for updates if you are trying to get into — or out of — the Florida Keys. We will continue to provide updates if there are major developments.
