Margate House Fire: What We Know So Far

A 12-year-old boy died and a family pet was killed in a house fire in Margate, Fla., according to NBC 6 Miami and local news coverage of the scene. Here is what we know so far.

According to reporting from NBC 6 Miami, two adult relatives escaped the fire, and one of them was later taken to a local hospital. Firefighters also said they rescued one of the dogs from the home, but the boy's dog did not survive.

Officials said crews tried to rescue the boy when they found him, but he had already died. Firefighters said the fire started in the back of the house, though the exact cause was not yet clear, according to the available reporting. Authorities were still assessing the damage and investigating the fire.

The response involved firefighters battling a large structure fire at the home, based on local news coverage. The incident remains under investigation, and officials have not publicly confirmed what sparked the blaze.

Dispatch records show there have been 81 similar structure fire incidents in Margate in the past six months.

What happens next will likely depend on the fire investigation and any further updates from local officials on the cause, damage assessment and the condition of the injured adult relative.

Day.News will continue to update this story as officials release more information.

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