Mother, infant escape after fire erupts inside northwest Miami-Dade County home

VIDEO: A large fire erupted Wednesday afternoon at a home in northwest Miami-Dade. Sky 10 was above the 5100 block of Northwest 194th Lane shortly before 3 p.m. as firefighters had nearly extinguished the blaze. Dianna Placeres told Local 10 News’ Roy Ramos that she and her 3-month-old daughter were inside when the fire erupted. Fortunately, they were able to make it out safely, but a family pet did not. “We lost a dog, I couldn’t get her out of the house,” Placeres said. Light smoke was still coming from the rear of the home, which was heavily damaged. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
WPLG-TV ABC 10 Miami

Firefighters contain car fire in Fort Pierce before it spreads to home

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Firefighters contained a car fire in Fort Pierce before it spread to a home. The St. Lucie County Fire District (SLCFD) said on Wednesday at around 3:30 p.m., Station 15 rushed to the scene to contain the blaze. Video taken at the scene shows the car dangerously close to the house as flames grow close to the garage. The front half of the car was engulfed with flames as plumes of black smoke rose into the air. Luckily fire crews began to hose down the fire and contain it.
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3 of 4 puppies rescued from hot car in Lake Buena Vista adopted by firefighters

VIDEO/PHOTO: Three puppies will now have "forever" homes after first responders rescued them from a vehicle Saturday evening. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office says there were four Bernedoodle puppies inside. The agency reports that someone purchased the puppies from a breeder and kept them in a car inside a Disney Springs parking garage. A security guard made the discovery and immediately alerted emergency personnel. "Our district team was able to remove the puppies from the car and provide life-saving care," said Matthew Oberly. He is the Public Information Officer for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. First responders within the organization responded to the call alongside Orange County Animal Services.
WOGX-TV FOX 51 Ocala

Firefighter hospitalized after flames erupt inside Coral Springs clubhouse

A fire erupted Tuesday afternoon inside the clubhouse of a community in Coral Springs. The fire was reported at 9000 W. Atlantic Blvd. Sky 10 was above the scene around 1:50 p.m. as multiple fire trucks were still at the scene. According to Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Deputy Chief Mike Moser, the fire started in the attic of the clubhouse. He said firefighters extinguished the flames and one firefighter was transported to a hospital to be treated for heat exhaustion. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. No other injuries were reported.
WPLG-TV ABC 10 Miami

Leon County seniors can soon jumpstart careers as Tallahassee firefighters with new workforce training program

VIDEO: A new firefighter workforce training program is coming this fall to Leon High School. High school seniors will have the chance to learn what it takes to be a firefighter and possibly land a job with the Tallahassee Fire Department. Leon County Schools Superintendent Rocky Hanna announced the new program during a press conference in front of Leon High on Tuesday morning. Hanna was joined by Leon High Principal Michael Bryan. The principal said he hasn’t been satisfied with the high school dropout and graduation rates. He hopes the training program will motivate students to get their high school diploma and also provide an option for those not planning to attend college. According to the Florida Department of Education, the graduation rate for Leon County Schools in 2023 was 86%, which is lower than the pre-pandemic rate of 94%.
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Firefighters contain apartment fire in Belle Glade, nearby buildings damaged from heat

PHOTOS: Crews battled an apartment fire in Belle Glade on Tuesday afternoon. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) said at 12:35 p.m., units from the surrounding area were dispatched to an apartment fire on 5th Street, near Avenue B. As firefighters were responding to the call, they noticed a large plume of smoke coming from the scene. When crews arrived, they found a two-story apartment on fire, the second floor engulfed in flames. PBCFR said the building appeared to be abandoned, but a search was still conducted through the building. Neighbors also told fire rescue there was no one living at the apartment. Thankfully, there were no reported injuries. Due to the sheer intensity of the fire, the roof and part of the second story collapsed.
WPEC-TV CBS 12 West Palm Beach

Fire outside Fort Myers RaceTrac gas station considered arson

VIDEO: A fire at a Fort Myers RaceTrac gas station was possibly started by a Molotov cocktail Wednesday morning and is being investigated as arson. According to a firefighter with Fort Myers Fire Department, surveillance video shows a man throwing a bottle with fluid inside into the bushes moments before the fire started shortly before 4:30 a.m. The fire was not near the gas pumps at the gas station at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and Winkler Avenue and did not spread beyond the bushes. Fort Myers Police said they believe the fire is arson. Firefighters at the scene added that they have responded to several recent dumpster fires in the area. Police have not said whether they are considering anyone a suspect at this time.
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