Davie Fire Rescue
Coverage of Davie Fire Rescue in the Nexus archive.
- Crews contain mobile home fire in Davie; no injuries
Crews contained a mobile home fire in Davie overnight, with no injuries reported as the home was unoccupied during the blaze. Firefighters faced challenges battling the flames, and smoke remained visible hours later. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
- Davie firefighters rescue petting zoo animals after I-75 crash
Davie firefighters rescued animals from a petting zoo trailer after a minor crash on Interstate 75. The incident resulted in a man being hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, while goats, ducks, and chickens were safely transferred to a replacement trailer with no injuries reported.
- Crews responding to Davie water main break capture gator that had raised safety concerns
Crews responding to a water main break in Davie encountered an alligator that had been a safety concern for residents. Firefighters and police collaborated to capture the reptile, which attempted to flee into a residential yard, and safely handed it over to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
- Crews battle Davie house fire; no injuries reported
Firefighters in Davie battled a house fire near Southwest 24th Street and 139th Avenue, successfully evacuating all occupants and their pets without injuries. Crews focused on ventilating the property and extinguishing flames in the second floor and attic. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.