A family of three had leave their Broward County home after a fire on Thursday morning.
The flames are now out on the house on SW 32nd Court off of Hallandale Beach Boulevard in West Park, but that wasn't the case at 4:15 a.m.
The Broward Sheriff's Fire Rescue said first responders could see smoke coming from the front of the single-family home as the residents stood outside waiting for help.
Fire rescue officials said 30 firefighters responded. They found the source of the fire in a bedroom and quickly extinguished it, "containing the flames primarily to the room of origin."
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Authorities think the fire may have been caused by a resident by accident.
"Although the fire was brought under control within 15 minutes, the home sustained significant secondary smoke damage," BSFR said in a statement.
A large scene remained at 6 a.m., when firefighters continued to spray water and used an ax to chip away at different parts of drywall.
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A distraught homeowner, who did not want to speak on camera, confirmed the fire started in a bedroom. They said no one was injured, and the pets also made it out in time.
Video shows burned windows and ash on the door.
The Red Cross will assist the displaced family.
