An intense fire that broke out on Tuesday afternoon in an industrial warehouse in the city of Hialeah prompted several units from the Fire and Rescue Department to respond and led to a precautionary evacuation of nearby facilities, including a Boeing plant.
Despite the scale of the disaster, no injuries were reported, according to various local media outlets.
The fire started around 1:30 p.m. (local time) in an industrial park located on the 3800 block of West 108th Street, in northwest Hialeah.
Striking aerial images revealed the extensive damaged area on the roof of the facility, which burned for quite some time.
Witnesses at the scene reported hearing a loud explosion before thick columns of black smoke began to pour from the roof of the affected building, an apparently empty warehouse where, according to preliminary reports, maintenance work was being carried out.
The flames and thick smoke were visible from several kilometers away, even from the interstate highway I-75, causing alarm among residents and workers in the area.
Massive deployment of firefighters
Emergency teams from the Hialeah Fire Department quickly responded to the scene, deploying at least four ladder trucks to combat the flames from the roof of the building.
Aerial images captured by local media showed several units deployed around the structure as they attempted to contain the fire that was consuming part of the building's roof.
Shortly after the arrival of the emergency teams, the fire was contained and eventually extinguished, with no reports of casualties or injuries.
Possible origin in welding work
Although the official cause of the fire is still under investigation, firefighters indicated that welding activities or lighting conditions inside the warehouse may have contributed to the start of the incident.
However, at the moment, no specific origin has been confirmed, and authorities remain on-site conducting investigations.
As a precautionary measure, and due to the spread of smoke, nearby facilities were evacuated, including a site belonging to Boeing.
The fire alarms were triggered due to the accumulation of smoke, which forced employees to temporarily leave their workstations and wait until safety could be assured.
The fire caused significant damage to the roof of the warehouse, although the overall structure of the building did not collapse.
Experts will assess the extent of the material damage in the coming days and will determine whether the facility can be rehabilitated or if partial demolition will be necessary.
So far, no information has been revealed about the property owners or whether an active business was operating at the location.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Fire at the Hialeah Warehouse
Where did the fire in Hialeah occur?
The fire broke out in an industrial warehouse located in the 3800 block of West 108th Street, in the northwest of Hialeah. The incident prompted the mobilization of several units from the Hialeah Fire and Rescue Department.
Were there any injuries from the fire at the warehouse in Hialeah?
Despite the magnitude of the fire, no injuries were reported, according to various local media outlets. Nearby facilities were evacuated as a precautionary measure.
What is the possible cause of the fire in Hialeah?
Although the official cause of the fire is still under investigation, the firefighters indicated that welding activities or the lighting conditions inside the warehouse may have contributed to the outbreak of the incident.
What measures were taken after the fire in the warehouse?
As a precautionary measure, nearby facilities were evacuated, including a Boeing site. Additionally, fire alarms were activated due to smoke accumulation, forcing employees to temporarily leave their workstations.
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