LAUDERDALE LAKES, FLA. (WSVN) - Fire crews have extinguished a fire that ignited at a residence in Lauderdale Lakes.
Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue responded just after 1:30 p.m. to the scene of a structural fire along Northwest 29th Street and 44th Avenue, Wednesday sfternoon.
Firefighters were met with heavy smoke throughout the home.
#BSFR is operating on the scene of a structure fire to a quadplex at 4352 NW 29TH ST in @LLakes_WeCare . Smoke showing upon arrival… @BSO_Kane on scene. pic.twitter.com/jUerKdOj4o
— Broward Sheriff (@browardsheriff) October 10, 2018
Officials said the fire was confined to the unit’s kitchen and did not spread to surrounding residences.
A 62-year-old resident told firefighters that he was preparing a meal before he left home to address an issue with a receipt for the food he purchased at a local market.
When the 62-year-old returned, the apartment was on fire.
Officials said the cause of the fire might have originated from the food left unattended on the stove top.
No injuries were reported.
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