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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesAugust 19, 2026Miami-Dade

Miami Fire-Rescue declares residential building in Little Havana unsafe following fire

A fire at 2110 W. Flagler Street forced the evacuation of a three-story residential building and resulted in the structure being declared unsafe by city inspectors. Over 20 residents were accounted for with no injuries reported, and the American Red Cross is providing assistance for temporary housing.

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Why It Matters

The declaration of the building as unsafe means that 16 occupied residential units are currently uninhabitable, requiring displaced residents to seek alternative housing.

Key Facts

  • The fire was reported at approximately 3:25 p.m. at 2110 W. Flagler Street.
  • The building contains 18 total residential units, 16 of which were occupied.
  • More than 20 residents were safely evacuated and accounted for.
  • No injuries were reported during the incident.
  • The fire was upgraded to a second-alarm response due to fire spreading through hidden spaces in walls and the attic.
  • The fire was brought under control approximately one hour after arrival.
  • The City of Miami's Unsafe Structures Unit determined the building must be declared unsafe.
  • Miami Fire-Rescue is currently investigating the origin and cause of the fire.

Who's Mentioned

other20“Number of residents accounted for.”organizationDepartment of Buildings of Miami“Inspected the building and declared it unsafe.”other16“Number of occupied units.”organizationMiami Fire-Rescue“Responded to the fire and provided temporary shelter.”organizationAmerican Red Cross“Providing assistance for temporary housing.”organizationMiami Department of Buildings“Inspected the building and declared it unsafe.”location2110 W. Flagler Street“Address of the affected residential building.”other18“Total residential units in the building.”