Broward warehouse fire burns building to a loss, officials say
Crews mobilized rapidly to keep the fire from spreading to single-family homes about 100 yards away, fire officials say.
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Crews mobilized rapidly to keep the fire from spreading to single-family homes about 100 yards away, fire officials say.
Starting at 6 p.m., the Environmental Protection Agency said residents may begin noticing an increase in smoke in the area.
Firefighters are still battling the five-alarm blaze, which is expected to continue burning for several days. Officials are warning that air quality in the area remains unsafe.
MDFR said the fire has since been under control and no one was injured.
Miami Fire Rescue said one firefighter was taken to the hospital with heat exhaustion and a back injury, but is said to be in stable condition.
The individual was treated on the scene and did not require hospitalization.