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Little Havana residents displaced after fire tears through apartment; no injuries reported
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Matthew Garcia , as published by WSVN 7 News
· August 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident occurred at 2110 W Flagler Street, with residents stunned to see their homes filled with smoke. One resident, Connie Fernandez, reported tasting smoke while on a call and quickly evacuated.
A fire broke out in an apartment building, forcing residents to find alternative accommodations for the night. The incident occurred at 2110 W Flagler Street, with residents stunned to see their homes filled with smoke. One resident, Connie Fernandez, reported tasting smoke while on a call and quickly evacuated.
Residents were forced to make a fire escape, with some alerting their neighbors to ensure everyone's safety. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The fire's cause and extent of the damage are not specified in the initial report.
Further details about the incident can be found through the source, which provides additional information and accounts from residents who witnessed the fire.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 20, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
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