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On Tuesday morning, an apparent fire at the Wind Condominium, located in downtown Miami, caused alarm among residents and prompted a swift response from emergency services.
According to NBC Miami, the police and fire department responded to the scene at the intersection of South 3rd Street and South Miami Avenue to manage traffic and address the situation. So far, no injuries have been reported.
Videos recorded by residents show smoke pouring out of one unit in the building, while another shot captures water cascading down from a balcony. According to witnesses, the incident began around 9 a.m.
One of the residents, who has been living in the building for two years, recalled: "I was sleeping when a solitary alarm woke me up. I didn't think much of it because it didn't keep going. After about 10 or 15 minutes, the alarms began sounding steadily. I realized something was happening, so I went down the stairs, 36 floors."
During the incident, residents, including children and pets, were evacuated and waited outside the building until the emergency teams were able to bring the situation under control.
Authorities are still investigating the causes of the incident. The event did not cause significant damage beyond the scare for those living in the building.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Fire at the Wind Condominium in Miami
What happened at the Wind Condominium in Miami?
An apparent fire at the Wind Condominium raised alarm among residents and quickly prompted a response from emergency services. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning, and fire and police teams arrived at the scene to manage traffic and handle the situation. No injuries or significant damage were reported.
Was there an evacuation of residents during the fire at the Wind Condominium?
Yes, the residents, including children and pets, were evacuated from the building. They waited outside while emergency teams managed the situation. Alarms were continuously sounding, alerting residents to the danger.
What were the causes of the fire at the Wind Condominium?
Authorities are still investigating the causes of the incident at the Wind Condominium. Although the event raised concerns, no significant damage has been reported beyond the scare it caused to the residents of the building.
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