Miami firefighters responded to a major fire at an apartment building on Monday. In addition to the apartment fire, officials also discovered a gunshot victim who was later hospitalized in critical condition.
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According to NBC 6 South Florida, Miami Fire Information Officer Iggy Carroll noted that the fire erupted at roughly 8:15 on Monday at the Temple Court apartments in Miami. NBC 6 South Florida reported that the Miami Fire Department was continuing to battle the massive fire well into the later morning hours.
A video of the fire shows firefighters attempting to contain the fire. The social media account Only in Dade tweeted, “The fire’s proximity to trees and other buildings makes it especially hazardous. Fire crews are working to contain the fire, treat multiple patients, and evacuate residents from the building and nearby structures. Authorities are urging people in nearby buildings to evacuate for safety.”