Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said more than 13 of their units responded to the fire in the area of 2900 block and NW 79th Street, where two mobile homes were completely engulfed in flames. NBC6’s Julia Bagg repots.
Firefighters were battling a large fire at a mobile home park in the Gladeview neighborhood of Miami-Dade County on Thursday morning.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said more than 13 of their units responded to the fire in the area of 2900 block and NW 79th Street, where two mobile homes were completely engulfed in flames.
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"Firefighters began a defensive attack to knock the fire down. Strong wind conditions have made it difficult for crews to put out the fire," the fire department said.
First responders were able to knock down the main body of the fire, but crews are still putting out hotspots, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said.
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As of 9:15 a.m., authorities said there were no reported injuries.
The blaze extended to additional units, authorities said, but it was not clear how many or what the extent of the damage was.
Aerial images showed people who appeared to be distressed residents standing by, consoling each other and watching crews battle the blaze. Video also captured sparks flying from a power pole as firefighters surrounded the structure on fire.
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