More of 50 persons they must have been andevacuated this Monday from an apartment building in Miamidue to a fire of great magnitude preceded by a shooting which left one person injured, in critical condition.
According to authorities, the fire broke out around 8:15 local time in the third floor of the building Temple Court Apartmentswhich has a total of 61 apartments, and left several injured.
When Miami firefighters responded to the scene to put out the fire, They found a man shot in the torsowho was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center in critical condition.
Although the shooting remains under investigation and the shooter has not been identifiedPolice said they do not believe there is a threat to the community.
Francis Suárez, mayor of Miami, stated that It is the “largest residential fire in the city in the last 25 years” and reported that relocation plans have been deployed for affected residents, taking them to José Martí Park to receive immediate attention.
The first calls alerting about the fire came around 8:15 and, according to local radio stations, there were scenes of panic inside the apartment complex as Several residents said they were trapped in their homes.
“Firefighters rescued several people, including some who were rescued from their balconies,” Mayor Suarez said.
Due to the intensity of the fire and the difficulty of rescue tasks, Two firefighters had to be taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation. After medical assistance, both are in stable condition.
While firefighters worked to put out the fire, which was finally contained, the Miami Police Department issued a safety notice asking people to “refrain from entering or remaining in the vicinity to prevent any potential damage caused by a fire in a nearby apartment.”
The police also blocked the roads adjacent to the building to facilitate the work of emergency teams and ensure the safety of residents.
