West Park House Fire Displaces 13: What We Know So Far
A house fire in West Park displaced 13 people and left one side of the home heavily damaged, according to WSVN and Local 10 News.
Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue said 10 adults and three children were forced out by the fire, and no confirmed injuries or fatalities were reported in the available coverage, according to the same reports.
Officials said the cause had not been confirmed and remains under investigation. No suspect information or arson determination had been reported in the available coverage.
The American Red Cross said it was assisting the displaced family with emergency financial assistance, health and mental health services, one-on-one support and additional recovery help, according to the organization.
Emergency crews responded to the fire overnight Wednesday near Southwest 39th Street and 34th Avenue, according to the reports. The damage was described as concentrated on one side of the home.
Dispatch records show 12 similar structure fires in West Park over the past six months, providing context for the level of fire activity in the area.
What happens next will depend on the fire investigation, which is still ongoing, according to officials. Additional details on the cause, damage estimate and any long-term displacement assistance may be released after the investigation advances.
Day.News will continue to update this story as officials release more information.
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