A fire broke out shortly after 3:00 a.m on Sunday morning at 1038 NW 37th St, in the Allapattah neighborhood, displacing three people.
Fortunately, all members were able to escape in time, but one person was injured NBC6 was told.
According to Miami Fire, the lady was evaluated at the scene but later called about back pain, leading officials to transport her to a hospital.
Disaster service personnel told NBC6’s Olivia Jaquith that firefighters believe that a possible electrical fire in the bedroom was caused by a small appliance or a charger.
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Fire rescue officials tells NBC6 they are still trying to figure out how bad the damage really is.
"The fire inside the bedroom is pretty severe, but it was contained to the -- to the bedroom. As they exited the -- the residence in a panic, the mother, who's an elderly woman, slipped and fell and bumped her head. She is hospitalized right now for her injuries and, I think, smoke inhalation, as well. The homeowners are still here, unsure of what to do. We're going to help them with the board-up," a nearby resident told NBC6.
Stay with NBC6 for more updates.
