MIAMI (WSVN) - A firefighter was injured after battling flames in Miami.

On Saturday, around 10 a.m., a fire broke out inside an efficiency near Northwest 59th Terrace and Fifth Avenue.

When Miami Fire Rescue crews arrived, they found a single-story home with smoke coming from the back of the building.

Officials said the firefighters used a small hose to put out the fire and found flames in a family room.

The blaze was under control within five minutes and a search was conducted for anyone inside the home.

According to Miami Fire Rescue, a firefighter suffered minor burns to the ears, neck and wrists; he was taken to the hospital.

No other injuries were reported.

The home was destroyed and five people were displaced.

Miami Fire Investigation Unit was contacted to determine the origin and cause of the fire.

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