HIALEAH, FLA. (WSVN) - Firefighters were able to contain an apartment fire that erupted on Saturday night in Hialeah.
Hialeah Fire Rescue responded to a fire at an apartment located in 460 East 23rd Street.
Upon arrival, Hialeah Police rescued one victim and began doing CPR on that person. They were also able to get to an extinguisher and help bring down some of the fire.
Fire officials were able to extinguish the fire after their arrival.
7News cameras captured charred walls, melted steel and water damage throughout.
Four victims and one dog was rescued, according to officials.
Two people were airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital Ryder Trauma Center and two others were transported to a nearby hospital.
7News cameras captured the German Shepard outside the home. The owner said the dog has been struggling but will pull through.
A man, who spoke to 7News, said the apartment is owned by his father and he’s grateful everyone is alive.
Neighbors nearby witnessed the blaze.
“I started to cry,” said neighbor Bella Morodo. “I was even out of breath.”
The neighbor said it was a frightening sight, but she’s glad everyone made it out OK.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the State Fire Marshal.
One of the family members said his three family members are doing OK, but his father remains in the hospital. The family is asking for prayers.
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