A large fire consumed an abandoned warehouse near Northeast Second Avenue and 78th Street in Miami on Friday morning, prompting a response from multiple units of the City Fire and Rescue Department.
The incident was reported just before 7:20 a.m., when Sky 10's aerial cameras captured shocking images of intense flames and dense columns of smoke rising from the building, identified as "Little River Building & Home Supplies."
"When the teams arrived, they found an empty wooden warehouse with a lot of smoke and flames coming from the building. The incident was immediately upgraded to a code 1 fire, which brought additional resources to the scene," detailed Lieutenant Pete Sánchez, spokesperson for the Miami Fire Department, in a statement.
The firefighters initially entered the building to launch a direct attack on the fire and conduct a search inside. After confirming that there were no people trapped, and due to the risk of structural collapse, the teams were evacuated from the building about ten minutes after their arrival.
"The firefighters then switched to a defensive strategy, using hoses and aerial devices from the outside to contain the fire," Sánchez added.
The fire, which was primarily fueled by large amounts of stored wood at the site, was brought under control after two hours of intense efforts. However, a firefighter had to be transferred to a local hospital with symptoms of heat exhaustion and a back injury.
So far, the authorities have not determined the causes of the fire. The building was unoccupied. The authorities have not reported any fatalities or affected civilians.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Warehouse Fire in Miami
Where did the fire occur in Miami?
The fire occurred in an abandoned warehouse near Northeast Second Avenue and 78th Street in Miami. The affected building is known as "Little River Building & Home Supplies."
How did the firefighters respond to the fire?
The firefighters began with a direct attack on the fire and conducted a search inside the warehouse. Due to the risk of structural collapse, they shifted to a defensive strategy, using hoses and aerial devices from the outside to contain the fire.
Were there any casualties or injuries in the warehouse fire?
No fatalities or civilian casualties were reported in the warehouse fire. However, a firefighter was taken to a local hospital with symptoms of heat exhaustion and a back injury.
What is known about the causes of the fire?
So far, the authorities have not determined the causes that led to the fire in the warehouse. The building was unoccupied, which complicates the investigation into the origin of the fire.
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