Family displaced by Miami Gardens house fire, pet dies in blaze
Authorities are investigating what may have started a house fire in Miami Gardens on Wednesday afternoon.
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Authorities are investigating what may have started a house fire in Miami Gardens on Wednesday afternoon.
Miami Police Manny Morales tells CBS News Miami he is proud of two of his officers who risked their lives to help a victim of an early morning fire.
A 65-year-old man had burns on 30 percent of his body
Peter D'Oench reports two police officers and a firefighter were also taken to the hospital.
Morgan Rynor reports two police officers and a firefighter suffered smoke inhalation.
No one was hurt in the fire.
When firefighters arrived they found heavy flames in the garage
Morgan Rynor reports Anthony Pirraglia said his father was asleep in the efficiency they shared when the fire broke out.
Morgan Rynor reports Anthony Pirraglia and his father Kenneth lived together in the garage efficiency that caught fire.
Morgan Rynor reports the man who died and his son were living in the garage efficiency where the fire broke out
Morgan Rynor reports when firefighters arrived they found heavy flames in the garage.
Travis Adams said instinct just kicked in.
Chopper 4 was over the scene. No word on what sparked the fire or any injuries.
The firefighter suffered minor injuries while battling the blaze.
The child was rushed to the local burn unit for treatment.
The Jones family not only lost their home of 30 years but also lost their beloved dog Genevieve in the fire. Their pooch was inside at the time and when rescue crews discovered her they desperately tried to save her.
Firefighters discovered a gas leak at the home while they were battling the flames
A majority of the home was lost to fire and smoke
The house fire was on Dewey St. near S 16th Ave
A house fire displaced 7 adults and killed 2 dogs Monday morning in Northwest Miami.
A house fire displaced 7 adults and killed 2 dogs Monday morning in Northwest Miami.
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Man said he was falling asleep around 2 a.m. when a neighbor alerted him to a fire
Jacqueline Quynh reports the neighbor was returning home from a New Year's Eve celebration and saw the fire. His wife then banged on the door to alert those inside.
