DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Crews worked to put out a fire that sparked at a townhouse in Deerfield Beach, Tuesday afternoon.
Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue responded to the scene of the blaze along the 600 block of Northwest 47th Street.
According to officials, a couple who lives in the townhouse had something on the stove when the power went out. They later went for a swim, and when they returned, their house was on fire.
#Photos #workingfire @BrowardSheriff #FireRescue @DFB_City townhouse damaged after power restored, fire in kitchen #HurricaneIrma pic.twitter.com/HTpDGMl4pF
— PIO Mike Jachles (@PIOMikeJ) September 12, 2017
Officials said the power happened to be restored while they were away, causing the fire.
Firefighters were able to put out the flames. A nearby unit sustained minor water damage.
No injuries were reported.
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