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South Florida first responders searching Fort Myers Beach for survivors of Hurricane Ian
Read full article: South Florida first responders searching Fort Myers Beach for survivors of Hurricane IanSearch and rescue operations remain underway in southwest Florida more than a week after Hurricane Ian made landfall.
Miami home begins to fill with smoke after family turns on heater
Read full article: Miami home begins to fill with smoke after family turns on heaterMIAMI – A small fire sparked at a home in Miami Tuesday night after the family turned on the central A/C heater, authorities confirmed. Ignatius Carroll, firefighters arrived at the home to find light smoke coming from several windows and doors as residents were evacuating the house. The owner told authorities that a family member had turned on the central A/C heater and smoke began to fill the home within minutes. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, but Carroll said a moderate amount of smoke had traveled throughout the home. Carroll said a family of eight, including six adults and two children, were displaced from the home and will be assisted by the American Red Cross.
As temperatures drop, remember to be safe when using heaters
Read full article: As temperatures drop, remember to be safe when using heatersMIAMI – South Floridians are finding ways to stay warm as the cold weather moves in, and that means turning on heaters for the first time in ages. Temperatures in the 40s means South Florida is throwing on those layers. Anyone who decides to turn up the heat should remember to clean out their vents. Captain Ignatius Carroll with Miami Fire and Rescue asked South Floridians to please be careful if they have a space heater or are using their home central air. “What we’ve noticed with space heater is a lot of the time the fires are caused by not properly managing your space heater,” said Capt.
Toddler survives fall from Miami apartment building
Read full article: Toddler survives fall from Miami apartment buildingMIAMI – A 2-year-old girl is stable after falling from a fourth floor window of an apartment building in Miami, authorities confirmed. Ignatius Carroll said the toddler was spared significant injuries because a palm tree below the window helped slow down the speed of the fall and the girl landed on shrubs. “This is something that’s a miracle but could’ve easily been a tragedy,” Miami Police Commander Freddie Cruz said. Crime scene detectives are now trying to figure out what led up to the fall and if the little girl’s parents bear any responsibility. “Our investigators are talking to family members to see if there was any negligence and what exactly occurred,” Cruz said.
9-year-old safe after tree crashes through apartment during storm
Read full article: 9-year-old safe after tree crashes through apartment during stormMae Frierson lives in one of the units in the multi-family unit along Northwest 4th Court near 69th Street. Her 9-year-old grandson was having dinner when the tree came crashing down and into the apartment and a ceiling fan fell within inches of the boy. Photographs show the weight of the tree as it sent debris flying through the ceiling. “Never underestimate any kind of storm especially when you have strong winds, the rains and a lot of flooding,” Carroll said. Inspectors came out to look at the property and they will return to make sure it is safe for anyone to come back once the storm passes.
Leon Medical Center evacuated after fire breaks out in bathroom
Read full article: Leon Medical Center evacuated after fire breaks out in bathroomMIAMI A Leon Medical Center in the city of Miami was evacuated Friday morning after a fire broke out in a bathroom, Miami Fire Rescue officials confirmed. Ignatius Carroll, the fire occurred around 8 a.m. at the Leon Medical Center at 2690 W. Flagler St.Carroll said the fire was small and was quickly extinguished by firefighters, however, there was a significant amount of smoke above the ceiling tiles. The building was evacuated and crews discovered that flames were present in the attic area. Firefighters prevented the flames from spreading throughout the building and the entire fire was extinguished within two hours, Carroll said. The cause of the fire is under investigation.