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House fire in Coconut Creek kills 7 cats, rips through roof, officials say

Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Matthew Ablon, as published by CBS4 Miami · July 20, 2026 · 1 min read

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A house fire occurred in Coconut Creek, resulting in the deaths of seven cats. The fire started at a home on Palmetto Drive and tore through the roof. The family who lived in the home was displaced due to the fire.

One man received hospital treatment for smoke inhalation. A dog was able to escape the fire. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Further details about the incident are available from Coconut Creek Fire officials and CBS News Miami.

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Category: safety · Published: July 20, 2026 · Source: CBS4 Miami · Reading time: 1 min

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House fire in Coconut Creek kills 7 cats, rips through roof, officials say

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