Florida man rescued neighbor he didn't know from burning home
Travis Adams said instinct just kicked in.
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Travis Adams said instinct just kicked in.
Chopper 4 was over the scene. No word on what sparked the fire or any injuries.
The firefighter suffered minor injuries while battling the blaze.
The child was rushed to the local burn unit for treatment.
The Jones family not only lost their home of 30 years but also lost their beloved dog Genevieve in the fire. Their pooch was inside at the time and when rescue crews discovered her they desperately tried to save her.
A majority of the home was lost to fire and smoke
Firefighters discovered a gas leak at the home while they were battling the flames
The house fire was on Dewey St. near S 16th Ave
A house fire displaced 7 adults and killed 2 dogs Monday morning in Northwest Miami.
A house fire displaced 7 adults and killed 2 dogs Monday morning in Northwest Miami.
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Jacqueline Quynh reports the neighbor was returning home from a New Year's Eve celebration and saw the fire. His wife then banged on the door to alert those inside.
Man said he was falling asleep around 2 a.m. when a neighbor alerted him to a fire
Jacqueline Quynh reports the neighbor saw the fire around 2 a.m. and alerted the family.
Multiple Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to a house fire in Miami Gardens on Tuesday night.
Multiple Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to a house fire in Miami Gardens on Tuesday night.
Fortunately, no one was injured in the blaze.
Jacqueline Quynh reports Miami-Dade Fire Rescue believes the fire started in the garage where a Tesla was parked.
Jacqueline Quynh reports Miami-Dade Fire Rescue believes it started in the garage where a Tesla was parked.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said the fire appears to have started in the garage where a Tesla was parked
The people who live in the home got out safely.
The five people who lived in the home will have to find a new place to stay.
Firefighters were met with floor-to-ceiling flames
The American Red Cross helped administer aid to those affected by the fire.
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