2 escape unharmed as fire tears through attic of home in Miami Lakes – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
MIAMI LAKES, FLA. (WSVN) – Miami-Dade Fire Rescue extinguished a fire that tore through a home in Miami Lakes, Thursday afternoon.
According to MDFR, items responded to studies of a home fire close to the 8900 block of Northwest 148th Terrace, simply earlier than 2 pm
Upon arrival, firefighters discovered smoke pouring out from the attic and storage.
Firefighters minimize through the roof of the home to rapidly extinguish the flames and ventilate the inside.
Officials say two individuals who have been home on the time managed to escape unharmed earlier than calling 911.
“Unknown where the smoke was coming from. We had crews inside, they didn’t see any smoke so it was in the attic, so we opened up the roof, we ventilated it some and, ultimately, found the fire,” stated MDFR Battalion Chief Angel Colom. “Nobody got hurt and all the occupants were out.”
The household of 5, who didn’t want to converse on digital camera, was renting the home and at the moment are displaced as a end result of the fire.
The American Red Cross stated they’re aiding the household.
The trigger of the fire is below investigation.
The household has arrange a GoFundMe asking for the general public’s assist discovering a secure place to remain.
If you wish to donate to the household, click on here.
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