Dozens of families were displaced after a fire in Little Havana

Dozens of people were temporarily displaced after a severe fire at a multifamily structure in Little Havana, Miami.

The network reported that the incident occurred on Tuesday night, when a fire broke out in the kitchen of an apartment where a young couple and five children lived, and spread throughout the building located at 21st and Flagler Streets. Univision.

At approximately 9:52 p.m., a neighbor called 911 to report the fire. At that time many residents were asleep and had to be woken up by rescuers.

At least 40 people had to leave the building and be accommodated in a hotel. Some Spanish and Cuban families lived in the building.

Firefighters entered through the window and were able to control the fire.

Affected families were unable to return to their homes due to water shortages. The news channel reported that there was still a strong burning smell and everything remained wet with the water that firefighters used to control the fire.

Last April, another predatory fire Leaving more than 20 people homeless In the same neighborhood as Little Havana.

Meanwhile, another major fire broke out in July at an apartment building in North Miami Beach, forcing its neighbors to evacuate the property. he The incident occurred at the Suncoast Place Apartments building Located at 999 NE 167th St. The five-story high-rise building began burning at night, surprising many of its tenants in their apartments.