NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiSeptember 9, 2026Miami-Dade County
North Lauderdale family displaced after lightning strike sparks house fire
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A family of seven in North Lauderdale was left without a home after a lightning strike sparked a kitchen fire that destroyed most of their belongings on Monday. North Lauderdale Fire Rescue extinguished the flames, but inspectors deemed the structure unsafe and unlivable. The family is currently seeking community support through an online fundraiser while they navigate the rebuilding process.
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A local household of four adults and three children lost their residence and personal belongings, requiring complete rebuilding and temporary displacement.
Key Facts
- A lightning strike sparked a house fire in North Lauderdale on Monday afternoon.
- The fire originated in the kitchen refrigerator.
- North Lauderdale Fire Rescue responded to the scene at around 3:30 p.m.
- The household consists of four adults and three children.
- All family members escaped the fire unharmed.
- The home was deemed unsafe and unlivable following the fire.
- Most personal belongings accumulated over a decade were destroyed.
- An online GoFundMe campaign was created to help the family rebuild.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationNorth Lauderdale Fire Rescue“Emergency crew that responded to the fire”PersonShahidaaza Alcindor“Fire victim and family member”locationBurnham Woods“Neighborhood where the house is located”OrganizationSunbeam Television Corp.“Copyright holder for the news report”locationSouthwest 87th Avenue“Location near the affected home”locationNorth Lauderdale“City where the house fire occurred”location19th Street“Location near the affected home”Organization7News“News outlet conducting the exclusive interview”