FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue officials are investigating a house fire that broke out Friday afternoon.
The fire was reported at a home at 2151 NW 29th Terrace.
A photo taken by Fire Rescue shows heavy smoke and flames coming out of the windows and roof of the home.
Roderick Thomas said smoke detectors saved his life, because he was sleeping when the first broke out.
He said he woke up after hearing the smoke detectors go off and got up to investigate.
He said he didn't smell any smoke but walked around the home. He said he opened the door to his grandmother's room, which was filled with thick smoke that pushed him back. The fire grew after he opened the door, forcing him to run outside quickly.
He said the blaze quickly spread and smoke filled the entire house.
The family said investigators are telling them that they believe the fire was electrical.
The family, which includes three adults and a child, is displaced and is being assisted by the Red Cross.
No injuries were reported.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to assist the family.
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