FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Four people have been displaced from their home after a tiki hut and home caught fire Thursday morning in Fort Lauderdale, first responders confirmed to Local 10 News.
According to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue officials, the fire was reported at about 5:20 a.m. in the 1800 block of Southwest 23rd Avenue.
FLFR officials said firefighters arrived at the scene about six minutes later and found flames coming from a tiki hut that was behind a rental property, as well as a neighboring home.
Firefighters said four adults who live at the home were able to safely evacuate with their three dogs.
No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation and it’s unclear whether the fire originated in the home or tiki hut, authorities said.
The American Red Cross will assist the displaced residents.
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