Woman dead after accidental fire sparks at Davie apartment complex

DAVIE, FLA. (WSVN) - A woman was found dead after a fire broke out at an apartment complex in Davie, officials said.

Davie Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the blaze off the 6800 block of College Court Manor, just after 9 a.m. on Friday.

According to Davie Police Department officials, the woman was identified as Gloria Dickenson, who was 73-years-old.

Her next of kin was on scene and notified.

Police also stated that the fire off College Court Manor was deemed accidental.

Crews arrived at the scene to find heavy smoke pouring out of the building. They began to evacuate the structure.

Residents described the ensuing chaos.

“The alarm is sounding and the fire. The neighbors are coming [outside] the house,” said a man. “Everything is happening very, very fast.”

“[I saw] only smoke. Yeah, like a lot coming out of, like, over there, like the window, I think,” said a girl.

Fire officials said crews located the woman inside the structure. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

7News footage shows that there is not much external damage to the residential structure.

Early Friday afternoon, fire officials remained at the scene as they conducted their investigation.

Neighbors have since been able to return to their homes. Volunteers with the American Red Cross are helping those impacted by the fire.