Abandoned home in Deerfield Beach destroyed by fire

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. – An abandoned home was destroyed by a fire Saturday night in Deerfield Beach.

Nobody was inside the 1,300-square-foot home at 409 NW Second Way, Broward Sheriff’s Office Department of Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Michael Kane said.

Nearly 30 firefighters were on hand to contain the fire from spreading to surrounding areas, authorities said.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.