Miami firefighters battled a heavy dumpster fire Sunday, that damaged two nearby businesses in Little Havana.
According to Miami Fire Rescue, shortly after midnight, firefighters responded to reports of a blaze located in the 1400 block of SW 6th Street.
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WATCH HEREWhen they arrived, fire crews found a single-story commercial building with heavy smoke coming from the back of the structure.
Firefighters extended hose lines for an aggressive fire attack and encountered a dumpster fully engulfed in flames.
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Fire crews began to extinguish the blaze when they noticed the flames extended into the attic space of the adjacent building.
Immediately, a search for victims was conducted of each business and was deemed all clear.
Within 45 minutes the fire was under control.
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Miami Fire said two businesses sustained smoke damage, affecting a mini market the most.
That business will remain closed, and the fire is now under investigation.
Hazards such as propane tanks and a partial roof collapse were encountered, but no injuries were reported.
