Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue
Coverage of Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue in the Nexus archive.
- Parked pet grooming truck goes up in flames
A parked mobile pet grooming truck caught fire in Fort Lauderdale, resulting in a total loss of the vehicle and its equipment. The fire damaged a nearby Honda and occurred after the groomer left to retrieve a client. No injuries were reported.
- Woman killed after being struck by Brightline train in Fort Lauderdale
A woman was killed after being struck by a Brightline train in Fort Lauderdale around 9:20 p.m. Thursday night. Authorities found her dead at the scene near West Broward Boulevard, which is now closed in both directions. The investigation is ongoing, and drivers are being directed to use alternate routes.
- Officials demonstrate dangers of fireworks in stark warning ahead of Fourth of July weekend
Officials in Broward, Florida, demonstrated the dangers of fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July, using fruits and a mannequin hand to show potential injuries. They warned of nearly 15,000 annual fireworks-related injuries, emphasizing risks like burns and amputations, and urged the public to attend professional displays instead of handling fireworks themselves.
- 4 people, 3 dogs OK after tiki hut fire spreads to Fort Lauderdale home
A family in Fort Lauderdale safely evacuated after a tiki hut fire spread to a nearby home. Four adults and three dogs were unharmed, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
- 4 displaced after tiki hut, home catch fire in Fort Lauderdale
Four people were displaced after a fire broke out at a tiki hut and a neighboring home in Fort Lauderdale. Firefighters evacuated four adults and their three dogs without injuries, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. The American Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents.
- Body camera video captures BSO deputies pulling elderly woman from sinking car in Pompano Beach
Body camera video shows Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies and a fire captain rescuing an elderly woman from a sinking car in Pompano Beach. The deputies and off-duty firefighter pulled the woman to safety moments before her vehicle submerged in a canal.
- Crews work to fix gas leak in Fort Lauderdale, shutting down EB lanes of Las Olas Blvd.
A gas leak caused by a construction worker hitting a gas line has shut down the eastbound lanes of Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Crews are repairing the gas line, and westbound lanes remain unaffected.
- FLFR crew honored for actions following crash that killed 1; dashcam video released
Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue crews were honored for their rapid response during a fatal car crash on March 25th, where they used the Jaws of Life and administered whole blood to aid the victim. Dominick Rella, the driver who caused the crash, was later arrested and charged with DUI, manslaughter, and driving with a suspended license.