Tracking wildfires in South Florida
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Amtrak train and car collide in fiery crash
Fire rescue crews responded to a fiery crash involving a car and an Amtrak train in Oakland Park on Saturday evening. READ…
Smoking laptop aboard American Airlines flight
The laptop burst into flames burning at least four passengers.
Car, train collide in Broward
Fire rescue crews responded to a fiery crash involving a car and an Amtrak train in Broward County on Saturday evening.
Fort Lauderdale home catches fire leaving 7 residents and 2 cats displaced
No injuries were reported, but the structure was deemed by authorities as unsafe to live in. For video licensing inquiries, contact:
Pilot taken to hospital after plane crashes offshore in Florida, police says
According to Boca Raton Fire Rescue, crews and Boca Raton Police, at around 10:25 a.m., arrived in the area of 250 S.…
Plane crashes off Boca Raton
A small plane crashed offshore Saturday morning near 250 S. Ocean Blvd. in Boca Raton, according to Boca Raton Fire Rescue officials.…
Popular Fort Lauderdale restaurant catches fire
A kitchen fire at Shooters Waterfront in Fort Lauderdale was quickly knocked down early Saturday morning, authorities confirmed. READ MORE HERE:
House fire in Fort Lauderdale displaces residents
A house fire displaced seven residents and two cats Saturday morning in unincorporated Fort Lauderdale, authorities confirmed. READ MORE HERE:
Small plane crash reported in Boca Raton; no injuries reported
A small plane crashed offshore Saturday morning near 250 S. Ocean Boulevard in Boca Raton, according to Boca Raton Fire Rescue officials.…
Man shoots and kills dog in Miramar after alleged attack
Police say the man opened fire at the dog to protect himself from being attacked. For video licensing inquiries, contact: [email protected]
Broward County Commission weighing decision to take control of its fire rescue from BSO
The Broward County Commission is weighing the decision to take control of its fire rescue away from the Broward Sheriff’s Office. For…
19 – year – old says Samsung phone exploded, sparked bedroom fire
A 19-year-old says her Samsung phone exploded on her bed and sparked a fire that destroyed her bedroom — just minutes after…
Driver airlifted, road closed after multi – vehicle crash on Gratigny Parkway in Miami Lakes
A multiple-vehicle crash on the Palmetto Expressway near Gratigny Parkway left one person trapped inside a vehicle Tuesday morning, according to Miami-Dade…
Farm store in southwest Miami – Dade catches fire
Officials say 1 person was inside, but they were able to make it out safely Source: Farm store in southwest Miami –…
Officials investigate house fire in Southwest Miami – Dade
Drone 4 was over the scene where multiple fire trucks were working to put out the blaze. Source: Officials investigate house fire…
Radio Tower Fire now burns 700 acres and is 80% contained in Miami – Dade
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said that the road closure was on Krome Avenue between SW 8th and 88th Street due to low visibility,…
Fires still scorching parts of west Miami – Dade
Steve Maugeri shares more as two fires creep closer to roadways. Source: Fires still scorching parts of west Miami – Dade
Miami – Dade man opens fire on officers across 3 crime scenes, police say
A wild night in Northwest Miami-Dade saw police responding to shots fired at a home, a high-speed chase through multiple neighborhoods, and…
Man taken into custody after opening fire during police chase in Miami – Dade, investigators say
An investigation is underway in Miami-Dade after detectives said a man opened fire while leading police on a chase after a domestic…
Vehicle fire impacts traffic on Florida’s Turnpike in Davie
Several lanes of Florida’s Turnpike were shut down Sunday morning due to a vehicle fire. Source: Vehicle fire impacts traffic on Florida's…
Video shows 14 – year – old school shooter in Thailand
A schoolgirl died from critical wounds on Saturday after a student opened fire at a high school and his home outside Bangkok…
Fire chars vacant townhome in Lauderhill
Neighbors are grateful a townhome fire in Lauderhill didn't spread to their homes Source: Fire chars vacant townhome in Lauderhill
Crane collapses into Miami apartment building pool
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue shared photos of the crane that landed into the pool. Source: Crane collapses into Miami apartment building pool
2 cars catch fire at Dadeland Mall, forcing evacuations
Officials said no one was injured. Source: 2 cars catch fire at Dadeland Mall, forcing evacuations
Man arrested in connection with 1 of 3 Washington State fires
Aaron Farinacci, 37, is now being held on a $1 million bond, accused of starting the Old Trails Fire in Spokane County,…
4 hospitalized after boating incident in Miami
Miami Fire Rescue medics transported four people to a hospital Saturday after a boating incident in the Brickell area. Source: 4 hospitalized…
Fire breaks out on balcony of Edgewater high – rise displacing man, dogs
A man and two dogs were displaced from their Miami apartment on Friday after a fire broke out on the balcony. CBS…
Public works vehicle destroyed by fire in southwest Miami – Dade
Fire crews rushed to the scene of a reported vehicle fire in southwest Miami-Dade on Thursday morning. Source: Public works vehicle destroyed…
Dr. Anthony Fauci under fire for refusing to answer on origins of COVID – 19
Dr. Anthony Fauci is facing a possible contempt of Congress vote next week after he refused to answer questions on the origins…
Suspect in deadly attack near Berlin’s Pride festival fatally shot by police
The suspect in the deadly attack near Berlin's Pride festival was shot and killed by police. Authorities say 21-year-old Abdul Ballout was…
Wildfire in western Broward sparked by lightning fully contained
Firefighters in western Broward County were able to get the upper hand and contain a wildfire that ignited from a lightning strike…
Cleanup begins after Pompano Beach warehouse fire
A warehouse fire in Pompano Beach burned a whole building on Saturday, with firefighters from multiple agencies spending several hours to get…
Pet grooming vehicle catches fire while parked in Fort Lauderdale
A smoky scorching scene is what first responders found on Monday afternoon as they arrived to a fully engulfed commercial truck. Source:…
Trump imposes 50% tariffs on dairy, alcohol, and cars from Canada
The Trump administration imposed 50% tariffs on three categories of imports from Canada, dairy, alcohol, and cars, citing discriminatory actions. NBC News'…
Suspect accused of setting fire outside NYC federal building
The FBI is investigating after officials say a man used an apparent bundle of fireworks, an airsoft rifle and an incendiary liquid…
Man hospitalized, 7 cats dead after house fire
A fire erupted early Monday morning at a home in Coconut Creek, leaving seven cats dead and a man hospitalized, first responders…
Suspect accused of setting fire outside NYC federal building
The FBI is investigating after officials say a man used an apparent bundle of fireworks, an airsoft rifle and an incendiary liquid…
Mile Marker 40 fire in west Broward now mostly contained
According to the Florida Forest Service, the Mile Marker 40 fire has burned more than 6,000 acres just west of US-27 and…
Mile Marker 40 Fire continues to burn in Broward
A new Everglades wildfire in west Broward County has burned thousands of acres and brought smoky conditions to nearby metro areas, according…
Firefighters respond to house fire starting in garage
Amy Eisenberg said she and her husband were home on Friday in Weston when they heard a loud “Bang!” She said the…
2 hurt in Deerfield Beach fire
2 hurt in Deerfield Beach fire WPLG Local 10 WPLG Local 10 1.09M subscribers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8…
Alligator nesting season alert & Broward County wildfire update: What Florida families need to know
With alligator nesting season underway, wildlife experts urge Floridians to watch for gators laying eggs near homes. Meanwhile, Broward County faces growing…
Deadly septic truck crash shuts down Florida Turnpike near Bird Road
A fatal rollover crash and massive fire closed all lanes of the Florida Turnpike for hours in Southwest Miami-Dade. Emergency crews rushed…
Fire breaks out in Deerfield Beach apartment complex
2 people were sent to the hospital. Source: Fire breaks out in Deerfield Beach apartment complex
Search for gunman continues after 12 – year – old girl shot in northwest Miami – Dade
Deputies with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office say they are continuing to search for whoever opened fire early Tuesday morning and shot a…
Firefighters block Sawgrass Expressway in Coral Springs
Firefighters responded to an 18-wheeler on fire on the Sawgrass Expressway on Monday in Coral Springs. Source: Firefighters block Sawgrass Expressway in…
Manhole fire sparks Miami Beach building evacuation near Lincoln Road
Miami Beach Fire Rescue evacuated a building after flames from a manhole fire spread to an electrical vault near Lincoln Road and…
Crews put out car fire in front of Miramar home
Authorities responded to a car on fire in Broward County on Sunday morning. Source: Crews put out car fire in front of…
Miami police and fire bond was approved to be on November ballot
If approved, it could fund both departments. Source: Miami police and fire bond was approved to be on November ballot