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NewsWSVN 7News – Local NewsAugust 20, 2026Miami-Dade

Firefighters extinguish apartment blaze in Northwest Miami-Dade; three hospitalized

Emergency crews extinguished a two-alarm fire at the Lake Shore Presidential Apartments on Thursday, resulting in the hospitalization of three individuals. The incident required a temporary closure of Northwest 95th Street to accommodate fire hoses.

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Why It Matters

The fire caused temporary road closures and required emergency medical transport for three people, including one firefighter, near Northwest 95th Street and 12th Avenue.

Key Facts

  • A two-alarm fire occurred at the Lake Shore Presidential Apartments near Northwest 95th Street and 12th Avenue.
  • The fire was reported shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Thursday.
  • Crews extinguished the base of the fire within approximately 15 minutes.
  • Three people were transported to an area hospital.
  • One of the hospitalized individuals is a firefighter who sustained minor injuries.
  • Northwest 95th Street was temporarily closed for several blocks to allow hoses to run from hydrants to the building.
  • The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

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