A quiet Monday afternoon in Bay Harbor Islands turned tense when a house went up in flames, thick smoke towering over the small community as firefighters rushed in and neighbors were told to clear out. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews reported no injuries as they fought to keep the fast-moving blaze from jumping to nearby homes.
Firefighters Shift To Defensive Attack
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue told Local 10 the fire broke out just before 3:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of 100th Street and that “residents in the area are being asked to evacuate.” As flames took hold, the department said crews later “transitioned into a defensive attack” and were “working to protect nearby exposures.”
Sky10 video from Local 10 showed smoke pouring from the roofline while firefighters worked the exterior, chasing stubborn hot spots and keeping the fire from spreading.
‘Fully Engulfed’ Home And Pricey Property Details
Property records cited by Local 10 value the two-bedroom, two-bath house at roughly $2.7 million. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue told the station the home was “fully-engulfed” when crews arrived, and firefighters stayed on scene into the evening to knock down remaining hot spots and keep an eye on neighboring buildings.
Town Coverage, Investigation And What Comes Next
The Town of Bay Harbor Islands relies on Miami-Dade Fire Rescue for emergency coverage, according to Town of Bay Harbor Islands documents. Officials have not released a cause of the fire, and investigators were expected to remain at the scene as crews wrapped up extinguishing efforts and assessed the damage…