Fire breaks out inside kitchen of Hollywood 9th floor apartment

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. ā€“ Fire rescue crews responded to a blaze inside an apartment building in Hollywood on Monday.

Firefighters arrived to the scene near Ocean Drive and Jefferson Street shortly before 6 p.m.

Fire crews respond to apartment fire in Hollywood. (WPLG)

According to officials, the fire started in the kitchen of a unit on the ninth floor.

Residents were ordered to evacuate the building and two people were treated for smoke inhalation. One person was taken to the hospital for additional treatment.

An investigation is ongoing into what may have sparked the fire.


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