Firefighter Burned At Auto Warehouse Fire In Miami

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MIAMI (CBSMiami) -- Massive flames tore through an automotive warehouse fire in Miami, leaving one firefighter injured in the battle.

It happened late afternoon Friday, July 22nd, at 49 N.E. 22nd Street.

Miami Fire Rescue arrived to find the building fully engulfed in flames and smoke.

Officials said a firefighter was hurt after opening an overhead door inside, suffering 2nd degree burns to his shoulder, thighs and torso.

An eyewitness said he heard explosions.

!!!! Things exploding inside the building. @nbc6 @wsvn pic.twitter.com/KENPbbXzIY

— Angel A. Acevedo (@acevvvedo) July 22, 2016

In a series of videos on his Twitter account, flames were seen shooting high into the air.

They're cutting through the garage doors. @nbc6 @wsvn pic.twitter.com/32G0DZWeow

— Angel A. Acevedo (@acevvvedo) July 22, 2016

Investigators are trying to determine what caused the fire.

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