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WEATHER ALERT

A rip current statement in effect for Coastal Broward and Coastal Miami Dade Regions

FORT LAUDERDALE FIRE RESCUE


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Boy, 9, pulled from Fort Lauderdale pool revived after CPR

Read full article: Boy, 9, pulled from Fort Lauderdale pool revived after CPR

A 9-year-old boy was hospitalized Saturday after being found unconscious in a residential swimming pool in Fort Lauderdale, authorities confirmed.

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In Broward, 4-year-old survivor helps to raise drowning prevention awareness

Read full article: In Broward, 4-year-old survivor helps to raise drowning prevention awareness

A 4-year-old girl who nearly drowned on Mother’s Day participated in an event to raise awareness about drowning prevention.

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Man arrested in connection with fatal stabbing in Fort Lauderdale

Read full article: Man arrested in connection with fatal stabbing in Fort Lauderdale

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale, authorities confirmed.

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FLFR: Driver flees scene after crashing car into Fort Lauderdale home

Read full article: FLFR: Driver flees scene after crashing car into Fort Lauderdale home

Fort Lauderdale police and fire rescue responded to a home Tuesday night after a car plowed into it, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue officials confirmed.

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Driver pulled from water after vehicle plunges into Fort Lauderdale’s New River

Read full article: Driver pulled from water after vehicle plunges into Fort Lauderdale’s New River

A man was pulled from a submerged vehicle in Fort Lauderdale’s New River early Monday morning after a crash near the Southwest Fourth Avenue/Avenue of the Arts drawbridge, authorities confirmed.

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Fire erupts on 5th floor of Fort Lauderdale apartment building

Read full article: Fire erupts on 5th floor of Fort Lauderdale apartment building

A fire erupted early Thursday morning in a fifth-story apartment unit in Fort Lauderdale.

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Man, woman seriously hurt in Wilton Manors house fire

Read full article: Man, woman seriously hurt in Wilton Manors house fire

First responders reported that there were ā€œmultiple victimsā€ after a fire broke out in a home in Wilton Manors Wednesday afternoon.

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Police ID teen who drowned off Fort Lauderdale Beach during basketball team trip

Read full article: Police ID teen who drowned off Fort Lauderdale Beach during basketball team trip

A 13-year-old boy who disappeared while swimming in the ocean off Fort Lauderdale Beach on Friday has been identified, and police have determined the death was the result of an accidental drowning.

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2 homes in Fort Lauderdale badly damaged by fire

Read full article: 2 homes in Fort Lauderdale badly damaged by fire

Thick dark smoke was billowing from a home in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday.

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Police find stabbing victim in parking lot of Fort Lauderdale Publix

Read full article: Police find stabbing victim in parking lot of Fort Lauderdale Publix

Police in Fort Lauderdale are investigating a stabbing incident. It happened on Wednesday just after 8 p.m. along the 1900 block of Cordova Road. Upon arrival, responding officers said they found one victim, a man, in the parking lot at the scene. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue rushed the victim to Broward Health Medical Center with injuries considered life-threatening. Authorities did say whether they were seeking any possible suspects or persons of interest. No information was made available regarding the circumstances that led up to the stabbing. Anyone with information is urged to call Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.

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Worker shocked at Fort Lauderdale construction site

Read full article: Worker shocked at Fort Lauderdale construction site

A construction worker was hospitalized Tuesday after being shocked at a work site in Fort Lauderdale.

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Arrest made after fire erupts inside mobile home at Fort Lauderdale RV park

Read full article: Arrest made after fire erupts inside mobile home at Fort Lauderdale RV park

Firefighters in Fort Lauderdale battled a mobile home fire Tuesday night, bringing the flames under control after a 20-minute effort, authorities confirmed Wednesday. Investigators have since determined the blaze was intentionally set.

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8 injured in multi-vehicle crash on Las Olas Boulevard

Read full article: 8 injured in multi-vehicle crash on Las Olas Boulevard

Eight people were injured Tuesday morning in a multi-vehicle crash on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, first responders confirmed.

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Smoke advisory issued for parts of Broward County as wildfire burns near Lake Okeechobee

Read full article: Smoke advisory issued for parts of Broward County as wildfire burns near Lake Okeechobee

A smoky haze blanketed parts of Broward County on Thursday as winds carried smoke from a wildfire burning near Lake Okeechobee into South Florida, prompting concern among residents and visitors.

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Fort Lauderdale abandoned hotel consumed by flames

Read full article: Fort Lauderdale abandoned hotel consumed by flames

An abandoned hotel in Fort Lauderdale went up in flames, sparking an investigation into the cause.

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Fort Lauderdale welcomes search-and-rescue K9 Scout

Read full article: Fort Lauderdale welcomes search-and-rescue K9 Scout

Three-year-old K9 Scout was at his Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue badge-pinning ceremony on Thursday to join USAR Task Force Two.

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Police: Boy recovering after nearly drowning in Wilton Manors house pool

Read full article: Police: Boy recovering after nearly drowning in Wilton Manors house pool

A young boy is recovering at Broward Health Medical Center after being found unconscious in a swimming pool in Wilton Manors on Thursday evening.

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Gas leak prompts road closures near Fort Lauderdale Beach

Read full article: Gas leak prompts road closures near Fort Lauderdale Beach

Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue responded Tuesday to a broken gas line at 3001 Alhambra Street near Fort Lauderdale Beach.

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Fire crews rush to extinguish blaze at Fort Lauderdale condo building

Read full article: Fire crews rush to extinguish blaze at Fort Lauderdale condo building

A fire erupted at a Fort Lauderdale condo building on Tuesday.

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Fire erupts in engine room of 100-foot yacht in Fort Lauderdale

Read full article: Fire erupts in engine room of 100-foot yacht in Fort Lauderdale

A fire erupted Friday afternoon in the engine room of a yacht in Fort Lauderdale, firefighters confirmed.

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Police: Man fatally shot by cops after throwing incendiary devices in Fort Lauderdale parking lot

Read full article: Police: Man fatally shot by cops after throwing incendiary devices in Fort Lauderdale parking lot

A man was fatally shot Thursday morning by Fort Lauderdale police after he started a large fire in a parking lot, authorities confirmed.

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Police: Man stabbed in Fort Lauderdale; suspect at large

Read full article: Police: Man stabbed in Fort Lauderdale; suspect at large

Fort Lauderdale police are searching for the person who stabbed a man Wednesday morning.

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Police: Man shot dead in Fort Lauderdale just minutes into the new year

Read full article: Police: Man shot dead in Fort Lauderdale just minutes into the new year

A man was pronounced dead in Fort Lauderdale just minutes after the start of the new year, police confirmed.

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Bicyclist dies after hit-and-run crash along Davie Boulevard

Read full article: Bicyclist dies after hit-and-run crash along Davie Boulevard

A bicyclist died after a hit-and-run crash on Saturday morning along Davie Boulevard at Interstate 95 in Broward County.

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Good Samaritan injured while rescuing neighbor from fire in Fort Lauderdale

Read full article: Good Samaritan injured while rescuing neighbor from fire in Fort Lauderdale

A man and a woman suffered from smoke inhalation on Sunday afternoon during a dangerous residential fire in Fort Lauderdale’s Lauderdale Isles neighborhood.

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VIDEO: Man seriously hurt in flash fire while fueling boat in Fort Lauderdale

Read full article: VIDEO: Man seriously hurt in flash fire while fueling boat in Fort Lauderdale

Medics rushed a man to a trauma center Thursday night after flames suddenly erupted as he was fueling a boat at a Fort Lauderdale marina.

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Fort Lauderdale house fire displaces 3; python rescued

Read full article: Fort Lauderdale house fire displaces 3; python rescued

A fire broke out early Tuesday morning at a home in Fort Lauderdale, displacing four adults, according to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue.

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Fort Lauderdale hazmat team responds to ā€˜white powder scare’ after worker reports illness

Read full article: Fort Lauderdale hazmat team responds to ā€˜white powder scare’ after worker reports illness

Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue crews responded to a possible hazardous materials incident at a Las Olas business Wednesday morning, according to authorities.

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Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue helps woman deliver baby on side of the road

Read full article: Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue helps woman deliver baby on side of the road

Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue helped deliver a baby on the side of the road on Tuesday morning.

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Fort Lauderdale firefighters rescue kitten stuck in car engine

Read full article: Fort Lauderdale firefighters rescue kitten stuck in car engine

A kitten was safely rescued from the engine of a car that was parked in front of a Fort Lauderdale home last week, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue confirmed Monday.

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Authorities respond to sinking boat near Fort Lauderdale park

Read full article: Authorities respond to sinking boat near Fort Lauderdale park

Authorities responded to reports of a sinking boat at a park in Fort Lauderdale Tuesday afternoon.

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Man dies after being pulled from community pool in Fort Lauderdale

Read full article: Man dies after being pulled from community pool in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale police are investigating after a man was found unresponsive in a pool Wednesday morning.

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Man pulled from Fort Lauderdale Beach, rushed to hospital

Read full article: Man pulled from Fort Lauderdale Beach, rushed to hospital

A man was rushed to a hospital Monday afternoon after being pulled from the ocean in Fort Lauderdale Beach, authorities confirmed.

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2 teens stabbed in Fort Lauderdale; suspect fled the scene

Read full article: 2 teens stabbed in Fort Lauderdale; suspect fled the scene

Fort Lauderdale police are investigating after two teenagers were stabbed Thursday morning.

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Firefighters rescue children from ā€˜heavy fire’ in Fort Lauderdale

Read full article: Firefighters rescue children from ā€˜heavy fire’ in Fort Lauderdale

Firefighters responded to a ā€œheavy fireā€ at a house and rescued children before midnight on Saturday in Fort Lauderdale, according to fire rescue personnel.

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Firefighter suffers minor injuries during house fire in Fort Lauderdale

Read full article: Firefighter suffers minor injuries during house fire in Fort Lauderdale

A firefighter was injured while working during a house fire on Saturday in Fort Lauderdale.

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Fire erupts inside Wilton Manors home

Read full article: Fire erupts inside Wilton Manors home

Fire rescue crews rushed to extinguish a blaze at a Wilton Manors home on Saturday morning.

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House catches fire in Fort Lauderdale neighborhood

Read full article: House catches fire in Fort Lauderdale neighborhood

Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue crews battled a house fire in the city’s Lauderdale Manors neighborhood Thursday morning.

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Yacht begins taking on water off Fort Lauderdale

Read full article: Yacht begins taking on water off Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue crews responded to the scene of a yacht taking on water Wednesday.

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3 workers fall from scaffolding at Fort Lauderdale construction site

Read full article: 3 workers fall from scaffolding at Fort Lauderdale construction site

An investigation is underway Thursday after three workers fell from scaffolding at a construction site in Fort Lauderdale.

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Fort Lauderdale church damaged by fire over holiday weekend

Read full article: Fort Lauderdale church damaged by fire over holiday weekend

Flames damaged a Baptist church in Fort Lauderdale leading up to the Christmas holiday.

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Video shows massive fire ripping through Fort Lauderdale home

Read full article: Video shows massive fire ripping through Fort Lauderdale home

A home in Fort Lauderdale erupted in flames early Saturday morning, bringing out a large response from fire rescue personnel and it was all caught on camera.

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Police: Video shows armed robber fatally shoot soon-to-be father in Fort Lauderdale

Read full article: Police: Video shows armed robber fatally shoot soon-to-be father in Fort Lauderdale

Police released chilling surveillance video Friday of an armed robbery suspect who they said shot a man to death in Fort Lauderdale nearly three months ago.

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Woman dead after being hit by Tri-Rail train in Fort Lauderdale

Read full article: Woman dead after being hit by Tri-Rail train in Fort Lauderdale

A woman died after being hit by a Tri-Rail train Friday morning in Fort Lauderdale’s Melrose Manors neighborhood, officials said.

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Cell phone video shows yacht docked in Fort Lauderdale marina engulfed in flames

Read full article: Cell phone video shows yacht docked in Fort Lauderdale marina engulfed in flames

A Thursday night fire completely destroyed a yacht at a marina in Fort Lauderdale. What caused the fire is still under investigation.

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Body discovered floating in Fort Lauderdale canal

Read full article: Body discovered floating in Fort Lauderdale canal

Fort Lauderdale police are investigating after a body was spotted floating in a canal on Monday.

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Woman found dead inside van in Fort Lauderdale

Read full article: Woman found dead inside van in Fort Lauderdale

An investigation is ongoing after a woman was found dead inside a fan in Fort Lauderdale.

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Fort Lauderdale shooting leaves 1 man dead, police say

Read full article: Fort Lauderdale shooting leaves 1 man dead, police say

Police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead early Saturday morning in Fort Lauderdale, authorities said.

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Police: Boy expected to survive after being shot in Fort Lauderdale

Read full article: Police: Boy expected to survive after being shot in Fort Lauderdale

A ā€œjuvenile maleā€ was shot early Tuesday morning in Fort Lauderdale, authorities confirmed.

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Surf instructor pulls victim from water off Fort Lauderdale Beach

Read full article: Surf instructor pulls victim from water off Fort Lauderdale Beach

A surf instructor jumped into action Thursday morning after witnessing a swimmer in distress off Fort Lauderdale Beach.

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Fort Lauderdale firefighters help paralyzed woman stranded in 31st-floor apartment

Read full article: Fort Lauderdale firefighters help paralyzed woman stranded in 31st-floor apartment

Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue workers went beyond the call of duty to help a woman with special needs get to her 31st floor apartment.

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Tesla catches fire at dealership in Fort Lauderdale

Read full article: Tesla catches fire at dealership in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale firefighters have extinguished the flames after a Tesla caught on fire Monday morning at a dealership, officials confirmed.

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Trench collapse traps worker in Fort Lauderdale

Read full article: Trench collapse traps worker in Fort Lauderdale

Firefighters responded to a trench collapse in Fort Lauderdale Thursday afternoon.

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Police investigate how woman ends up dead in Fort Lauderdale

Read full article: Police investigate how woman ends up dead in Fort Lauderdale

Police are investigating the death of a woman found unresponsive in Fort Lauderdale Tuesday morning, authorities said.

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Firefighters battle 2-alarm building fire in Fort Lauderdale

Read full article: Firefighters battle 2-alarm building fire in Fort Lauderdale

Rescue crews responded to a two-alarm building fire in Fort Lauderdale early Saturday morning.

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Police investigating after pedestrian struck, killed in Fort Lauderdale

Read full article: Police investigating after pedestrian struck, killed in Fort Lauderdale

Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed in Fort Lauderdale Friday night.

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Body found inside burning vehicle in parking lot near Fort Lauderdale school

Read full article: Body found inside burning vehicle in parking lot near Fort Lauderdale school

Fort Lauderdale police are investigating after a body was discovered inside of a burning vehicle Thursday morning.

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Fort Lauderdale family loses mobile home in early morning fire

Read full article: Fort Lauderdale family loses mobile home in early morning fire

Several members of a Fort Lauderdale family have been hospitalized after their home was consumed by flames.

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Car struck by Tri-Rail train in Oakland Park

Read full article: Car struck by Tri-Rail train in Oakland Park

A car was struck by a Tri-Rail train in Oakland Park Monday morning.

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Boat catches fire behind home in Fort Lauderdale

Read full article: Boat catches fire behind home in Fort Lauderdale

Firefighters have extinguished a fire that erupted Saturday morning on a boat that was docked behind a home in Fort Lauderdale.

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Investigators search for cause of Wilton Manors house fire

Read full article: Investigators search for cause of Wilton Manors house fire

Fire rescue crews rushed to extinguish a blaze at a Wilton Manors home on Friday morning.

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2 dogs rescued after Fort Lauderdale fire

Read full article: 2 dogs rescued after Fort Lauderdale fire

Firefighters rescued two dogs after an overnight fire in Fort Lauderdale’s Harbor Beach area Saturday, officials said.

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WATCH: Stunt driver jumps bridge in Florida Keys

Read full article: WATCH: Stunt driver jumps bridge in Florida Keys

A stunt driver does his latest dangerous drive on a bridge in the Florida Keys and it was all caught on camera.

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New details released after oral sex in SUV leads to head-on collision in Fort Lauderdale

Read full article: New details released after oral sex in SUV leads to head-on collision in Fort Lauderdale

A traffic report obtained Wednesday by Local 10 News reveals more details about a head-on collision in Fort Lauderdale that officials said resulted from a woman performing oral sex on the driver.

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Investigators search for cause of Fort Lauderdale house fire

Read full article: Investigators search for cause of Fort Lauderdale house fire

Authorities said no injuries were reported.

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Woman performing oral sex on driver causes vehicle to crash into FedEx truck, officials say

Read full article: Woman performing oral sex on driver causes vehicle to crash into FedEx truck, officials say

Two people were found naked after their SUV crashed into a FedEx truck in Fort Lauderdale.

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Vacant church erupts in flames in Wilton Manors

Read full article: Vacant church erupts in flames in Wilton Manors

A church went up in flames Wednesday morning in Wilton Manors.

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911 calls from Wilton Manors spring break overdose: ā€˜We took some coke . . .’

Read full article: 911 calls from Wilton Manors spring break overdose: ā€˜We took some coke . . .’

911 calls released

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ā€˜Extremely alarming’: Cocaine laced with fentanyl causes 6 overdoses in Wilton Manors

Read full article: ā€˜Extremely alarming’: Cocaine laced with fentanyl causes 6 overdoses in Wilton Manors

Fort Lauderdale fire rescue is on the scene of what they are calling a mass casualty incident; 6 people have overdosed, according to the fire chief.

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Man injured in Wilton Manors apartment explosion

Read full article: Man injured in Wilton Manors apartment explosion

A man was rushed to Broward Health Medical Center with burns to his arms and torso Tuesday morning after an explosion at an apartment building in Wilton Manors.

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Investigation ongoing after police find man shot in Fort Lauderdale

Read full article: Investigation ongoing after police find man shot in Fort Lauderdale

According to police, officers responded to the area of 1500 Northeast 4th Avenue after receiving reports of a person that had been shot.

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Dock collapses in Fort Lauderdale at waterfront restaurant, 2 injured

Read full article: Dock collapses in Fort Lauderdale at waterfront restaurant, 2 injured

2 people were injured when a dock partially collapsed outside of a Fort Lauderdale waterfront restaurant.

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Sunrise Middle School temporarily evacuated due to gas leak

Read full article: Sunrise Middle School temporarily evacuated due to gas leak

A gas leak at Sunrise Middle School has been secured, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue officials confirmed Thursday.

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Rollover crash with 3 injured causes traffic delays on US 1 in Fort Lauderdale

Read full article: Rollover crash with 3 injured causes traffic delays on US 1 in Fort Lauderdale

A car crash involving four vehicles is causing Tuesday afternoon traffic delays on US 1 in Fort Lauderdale.

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Longtime search dog who helped Surfside rescue efforts retires

Read full article: Longtime search dog who helped Surfside rescue efforts retires

Technically, Rit the Labrador retriever retired in January, but when the Surfside condo collapse happened in June, he and his Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue handler were among the first on the scene.

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1 injured during knife fight in Fort Lauderdale, police say

Read full article: 1 injured during knife fight in Fort Lauderdale, police say

A man was stabbed during a fight on Wednesday night in Fort Lauderdale.

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Fire crews arrive quickly, extinguish blaze at Fort Lauderdale triplex

Read full article: Fire crews arrive quickly, extinguish blaze at Fort Lauderdale triplex

Crews were met by heavy smoke but were able to quickly contain the fire to its area of origin, authorities said.

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Airplane suffers malfunction during takeoff, slides off runway at Fort Lauderdale airport

Read full article: Airplane suffers malfunction during takeoff, slides off runway at Fort Lauderdale airport

According to Fort Lauderdale Fire, the aircraft had a malfunction with its front landing gear during takeoff.

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Elderly woman injured after car strikes wall of Coral Ridge Mall

Read full article: Elderly woman injured after car strikes wall of Coral Ridge Mall

Fort Lauderdale police are investigating a crash that occurred outside the Coral Ridge Mall on Friday.

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Vehicle crash lands after flying off State Road 84 in Fort Lauderdale

Read full article: Vehicle crash lands after flying off State Road 84 in Fort Lauderdale

The driver of a black Cadillac SUV lost control of his vehicle and drove it off of SR-84 on Saturday.

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Vehicles left mangled after nasty wreck in Fort Lauderdale

Read full article: Vehicles left mangled after nasty wreck in Fort Lauderdale

According to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, three people suffered serious injuries and were rushed to North Broward Hospital.

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Crane hits power line in Fort Lauderdale, causing explosion and injuring 1

Read full article: Crane hits power line in Fort Lauderdale, causing explosion and injuring 1

At least one person is injured after a crane fell on a high voltage electrical line in Fort Lauderdale, fire rescue officials say.

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Fort Lauderdale police called to bomb threat at Broward Health Medical Center

Read full article: Fort Lauderdale police called to bomb threat at Broward Health Medical Center

A bomb threat was investigated but nothing found Sunday at a hospital in Fort Lauderdale.

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4 rescued after vessel capsizes off Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

Read full article: 4 rescued after vessel capsizes off Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A fishing trip turned dangerous for four people who survived at sea after their boat capsized on Tuesday off Broward County. Eventually, another wave turned the vessel upside down near Hugh Taylor Birch State Park in Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Stephen Gollan said they were able to survive because they had a working cell phone and life vests. Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue and Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue boats responded. As soon as they made it to shore, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue personnel rushed Rios’ father to the hospital.

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Beachgoers stumble upon body on sand in Fort Lauderdale

Read full article: Beachgoers stumble upon body on sand in Fort Lauderdale

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A man was pronounced dead by Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue personnel shortly after he was found unconscious Tuesday morning by two beachgoers. Fort Lauderdale Police Detective Ali Adamson confirmed that two people were walking along the beach around 6:30 a.m. when they spotted the victim lying on the shoreline at 3600 Galt Ocean Drive. Fort Lauderdale police and fire rescue officials responded to the scene and the man was pronounced dead. Adamson said no foul play is suspected. The victim’s identity and cause of death have not yet been released.

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Cat safely makes its way off precarious position on Fort Lauderdale bridge

Read full article: Cat safely makes its way off precarious position on Fort Lauderdale bridge

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A cat sitting on a light fixture on the 17th Street Causeway bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway caused a bit of a commotion Wednesday afternoon, but it safely made its way off right as a rescue crew approached. The cat then crossed traffic and made itself comfortable on the other side of the bridge. WATCH A FULL REPLAY BELOW:The cat is sitting on a pole on the 17th Street Causeway bridge over the Intracoastal. They believe it was a feral cat, as there is a large population of them under the bridge. The rescue effort did lead to some temporary traffic delays, but cars are now moving in both directions again.

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Investigators say fire in Fort Lauderdale home started in teen girl’s room

Read full article: Investigators say fire in Fort Lauderdale home started in teen girl’s room

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A 16-year-old girl was taken to Broward Health Medical Center Friday morning after a fire erupted inside of a home in Fort Lauderdale, authorities confirmed. Investigators said Friday that the fire started in an electrical outlet not far from the girl’s bed. Fort Lauderdale firefighters work to extinguish house fire. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Stephen Gollan said the smoke detectors inside the home saved the family’s lives. .they aren’t able to open a window and go out that way because it is blocked by the hurricane shutters,ā€ Gollan said.

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Rabies alert issued in Fort Lauderdale after 2 women attacked by raccoon

Read full article: Rabies alert issued in Fort Lauderdale after 2 women attacked by raccoon

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Two women in a Fort Lauderdale neighborhood were attacked by a raccoon, city fire officials confirmed. Video provided by Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue shows the moments Fish & Wildlife Conservation responded to a home Friday morning after neighbors said a raccoon attacked a woman living there. ā€œOur crews were actually being chased by the raccoon when they went up and tried to treat the woman,ā€ said Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Stephen Gollan. AdBroward County’s health department issued a rabies alert for the next 60 days. The only preventive measure for human exposure to rabies is rabies specific immune globulin and rabies immunization.

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Smoke and explosions come from Fort Lauderdale warehouse after auto shop catches fire

Read full article: Smoke and explosions come from Fort Lauderdale warehouse after auto shop catches fire

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – It was a scary, smoke-filled night for part of Fort Lauderdale after flames ripped through a warehouse while people were still inside. He said in order to replace the fuel pump, the gas tank must first be removed because the fuel pump is in the gas tank, and all of the gas needs to be removed. Inside the warehouse, gas and oil made battling the blaze a challenge for firefighters. ā€œThere were reports of explosions up to several blocks away,ā€ said Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Stephen Gollan. Video released by Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue showed how they fought the blaze from the ground and from above on the roof.

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Boat catches fire after fueling at marina in Fort Lauderdale, FLFR says

Read full article: Boat catches fire after fueling at marina in Fort Lauderdale, FLFR says

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Dark smoke could be seen billowing into the sky from the Bahia Mar Marina on Sunday morning. According to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, a 28-foot cabin cruiser had just completed fueling at the marina when flames erupted. Fire rescue was called to the blaze at 801 Seabreeze Boulevard around 10:43 a.m.Two people and two dogs were on board, but fire rescue said no one was injured. Investigators are looking into what caused the fire. (See more video from Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue)

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BB gun shooter leaves 2 women injured after targeting group of Trump supporters in Fort Lauderdale

Read full article: BB gun shooter leaves 2 women injured after targeting group of Trump supporters in Fort Lauderdale

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A BB gun shooter who was in a moving car targeted President Donald Trump supporters on Friday night in Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue personnel found two women injured and treated them at the scene. DeAnna Greenlaw, a spokeswoman for the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, the shooting was on the northeast corner of East Oakland Park Boulevard and North Federal Highway. Fort Lauderdale police detectives are investigating the incident. They are asking anyone with information about the BB gun shooter to call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477.

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13 injured in Fort Lauderdale boat explosion

Read full article: 13 injured in Fort Lauderdale boat explosion

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Multiple people were injured Thursday afternoon when an explosion occurred on a boat in Fort Lauderdale. According to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Stephen Gollan, the boat was heading down the South Fork New River with 21 people onboard when the explosion occurred, sending passengers into the water. Sky 10 over boat explosion in Fort Lauderdale. (WPLG)Gollan said all of the victims sustained burns. Two sustained serious, but non-life-threatening injuries and three sustained minor injuries, he said.

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Cleanup efforts ongoing after crane falls on home in Fort Lauderdale

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue crews responded to a home Friday after a crane fell on its roof and damaged power lines. ā€œIn most of the living area -- the kitchen, living room and dining room -- the roof just completely collapsed into the living space. You know, we’re so very fortunate that nobody was inside this residence when it took place,ā€ Gollan said. Crews worked on the house until around 2 a.m. Saturday before returning shortly after sunrise to continue the cleanup efforts. The official cause of the crane collapse is under investigation.

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Company to be fined for any environmental damage after crane falls off barge

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Crews are working Thursday to fix a barge, days after a crane fell off of it into a canal in Fort Lauderdale. According to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue officials, the crane fell off the barge Tuesday night in the area of 200 Coral Way. #HappeningNow @USCG Sector Miami pollution response team is investigating a crane & barge sinking in #FortLauderdale. #Pollution pic.twitter.com/pZv8dUNJTd — USCGSoutheast (@USCGSoutheast) September 10, 2020Officials from the U.S. Coast Guard will visit the scene on Thursday to determine the environmental effects from the incident. The company operating the barge will be fined for any environmental damage, officials said.

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Reports: Police responding to 2 separate shootings in Fort Lauderdale

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Sky 10 is over the scene of two shootings in Fort Lauderdale. Two people, one from each location, have transported to area hospitals with gunshot wounds, according to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue. The two shootings are within a mile of each other, but it is not known if they are connected. Police will only confirm that they are responding to two separate shootings. Stay tuned to Local 10 News and Local 10.com for more on this breaking story.)

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White substance on Fort Lauderdale Beach being investigated

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Officials are investigating a white substance that washed up on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue said they received a report about the substance between Lifeguard Towers 1 and 10. We are working with U.S. Coast Guard Southeast to clean the beach, confirm the substance, and investigate the source, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue posted on social media. Please exercise caution while in the area, especially with your pets.#HappeningNow A white substance washed up on #FortLauderdale beach between lifeguard Shacks 1-10. pic.twitter.com/IQMp5OTmYi USCGSoutheast (@USCGSoutheast) September 3, 2020This is a breaking news story.

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Coronavirus cases increase at Oakland Park fire station

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OAKLAND PARK, Fla. – Oakland Park Fire Station 20 was recently closed for a couple of days as firefighters were forced to go home to fight COVID-19, and the number of cases at the station has only increased. Another 18 eventually tested positive, and ultimately the virus hit half of the department. ā€œI took a test last Thursday, and this Monday I got my results that I am still positive,ā€ Oakland Park firefighter Michael Espada saidEspada first tested positive on July 20. He normally works out of Station 20, which was shut down for at least two days last week because of the coronavirus outbreak. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue officials said two of their personnel and one person from Oakland Park Fire Rescue are running the rescue unit and the ambulance out of Station 20 for the time being.

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Fort Lauderdale rollover crash injuries 4 on I-95

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. A rollover crash on Interstate 95 around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday injured 4 people, including a child. According to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, the accident involved two vehicles and happened at I-95 Southbound just north of West Sunrise Blvd. 3 of the injured were taken to an area hospital as trauma alerts; 2 of those 3 are reported to be in critical condition. A child that was in one of the 2 vehicles was taken to an area hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. Currently the only information is that one of the vehicles rolled over, but it is not known what caused the crash.

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Worker loses arm in Fort Lauderdale job site accident

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. A construction worker had an arm severed when he fell on a job site as an elevator was coming down Thursday afternoon in Fort Lauderdale, rescue officials say. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue said they responded just before 3 p.m. to the downtown site off NE 7th Street and 4th Avenue. That elevator was coming down at the time and severed an arm. Construction workers were able to pull him safely down to the ground floor, and paramedics brought him to Broward Health to be treated for his injuries. Fire officials say he was alert when transported but that he will likely be undergoing surgery in the next few hours.

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Gunman injured during police-involved shooting in Fort Lauderdale

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Published: May 25, 2020, 9:07 pm Updated: May 26, 2020, 9:42 amFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Officers responded to a shooting on Monday night and shot at the gunman, wounding him in Fort Lauderdale, police said. According to Fort Lauderdale Police Department Detective Ali Adamson, officers responded about 7 p.m. to the 600th block of Northeast 14th Street. Upon arrival, officers located a male with a gun, Adamson said. This ultimately led to an officer-involved shooting.Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Stephan Gollan said personnel took the wounded man to Broward Health Medical Center. Local 10 News Assignment Desk Manager Peggy Phillip contributed to this report.

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