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Fire Breaks Out at Pembroke Pines Townhouse

Chopper footage showed the scene at the Villa Lakes complex, just south of Taft Street on Hiatus Road, after the fire broke out just before 8 a.m.

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Crews spent part of Wednesday morning putting out a fire that broke out at a townhouse in Pembroke Pines.

Chopper footage showed the scene at the Villa Lakes complex, just south of Taft Street on Hiatus Road, after the fire broke out just before 8 a.m.

“I was awoken this morning at 7:30 by a neighbor screaming that their house was on fire," said Shawn Lighter, who lives near the homes impacted. "With the fire being two doors down, it escalated quickly and started to spread. It was quite the experience."

No injuries were reported and three homes were impacted.

Drivers were advised to avoid the area during the morning hours as an investigation continues.

The Red Cross is assisting those families impacted.

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