PEMBROKE PINES, FLA. (WSVN) - Firefighters battled a blaze that erupted at a Pembroke Pines apartment complex.
The fire broke out at around 8 a.m. on Thursday at the Encino Apartments, located at 14927 SW 15th St., on the north side of a building.
After a few moments, crews were able to get the fire under control.
According to officials, the flames were spotted at the rear of the structure. Crews contained the blaze to a bedroom and patio.
One resident was able to safely exit the unit and is currently displaced, said a fire official.
Live video footage captured firefighters tackling the flames, revealing significant damage to the affected units.
Neighbors gathered outside, as they witnessed the Pembroke Pines Fire Department’s extensive efforts to put out the flames.
Despite the incident unfolding within the gated Grand Palms community, authorities contained the fire and addressed lingering hot spots.
Crews were observed dismantling drywall to ensure hot spots were completely extinguished.
Authorities said the fire remains under investigation.
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