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NewsNBC 6 South Florida – Miami-Dade TagJuly 17, 2026Miami-Dade County

Firefighters rescue dozens of dogs from Kendall house fire

Firefighters and neighbors rescued numerous dogs from a house in Kendall on Friday after a storm-damaged power line ignited a roof fire. No people or animals were injured during the incident.

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Why It Matters

A residential fire near HCA Florida Kendall Hospital was contained by emergency responders, preventing property damage and ensuring the safety of animals inside the home.

Key Facts

  • A storm caused a tree limb to fall onto a power line, sparking a fire on a residential roof.
  • The fire department responded to the scene and contained the fire before it could spread.
  • The home was being used for doggy daycare and grooming services.
  • Firefighters and neighbors evacuated numerous dogs from the house using crates and by walking them to a neighboring property.
  • No humans were inside the house at the time the fire started.
  • No injuries to humans or animals were reported.

Who's Mentioned

locationHCA Florida Kendall Hospital“The fire occurred in a residential neighborhood near this hospital.”