MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – A large fire left significant damage behind at a storage facility in Miami Gardens.
The fire broke out late Saturday night at the Public Storage located along Northwest 27th Avenue and 156th Street.
Local 10 News learned that a driver lost control of their car and crashed into the building at approximately 11:25 p.m. Saturday.
The vehicle then caught on fire, which spread to the facility.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to extinguish the flames, but several storage units were left charred.
Authorities said the driver fled the area on foot before officers arrived.
The search for that person continues.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.