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Coverage of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 11 · 22:22 UTCMost recent: Aug 18 · 12:09 UTC
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  • CRIMEAug 18 · 12:09 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    MDFR: 1 airlifted after multi-vehicle crash on Palmetto Expressway in Miami Lakes

    A multi-vehicle crash occurred on the Palmetto Expressway near Gratigny Parkway, leaving one person trapped inside a vehicle. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials extricated the individual, who was subsequently airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center for treatment.

  • SECURITYAug 17 · 12:08 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Crews put out van fire near Hammocks intersection; no injuries reported

    Firefighters responded to an unoccupied van burning in the Hammocks neighborhood over the weekend. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units arrived at 9700 hundred block of Hammocks Boulevard on Sunday morning and worked to contain the blaze. No injuries were reported, though the cause of the fire remains unknown.

  • CRIMEAug 17 · 11:09 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Driver crashes into parked cars, wall at North Miami Beach apartment complex

    Authorities are investigating an accident after a driver crashed into parked vehicles and then hit a wall at a North Miami Beach apartment complex. The incident occurred at the Aliro Apartments near Northeast 142nd Street and 18th Avenue. Although there was significant damage, no injuries were reported.

  • SECURITYAug 9 · 11:31 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    No injuries reported after ammonia leak causes evacuation in NW Miami-Dade; cause unknown

    An ammonia leak occurred in Northwest Miami-Dade on Saturday morning, prompting the response of rescue crews. The incident took place at Northwest 77th Avenue and 31st Street, leading to ordered evacuations. However, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue confirmed that no injuries were reported, and the cause of the leak remains unknown.

  • CRIMEAug 9 · 11:10 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Multi-vehicle accident on southbound lanes of I-95 causes traffic buildup

    A multi-vehicle accident stopped several lanes of traffic on the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 near Northwest 119th Street. Traffic cameras captured crews working while congestion built up behind them, and the cause of the incident is currently unknown. 7News reached out to the Florida Highway Patrol and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue for more information.

  • CRIMEAug 3 · 13:43 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Pedestrian hospitalized after crash in NW Miami-Dade; intersection of NW 79th St. and 17th Ave. shut down

    A pedestrian was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of NW 79th St. and 17th Ave. in Northwest Miami-Dade during rush hour. The intersection was shut down as deputies investigate the crash, with the driver appearing distraught and the car's windshield shattered. Authorities have not yet determined fault in the incident.

  • CRIMEAug 3 · 13:31 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Scooter rider hospitalized after being struck by vehicle in northwest Miami-Dade

    A scooter rider was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle on the wrong side of the road at the intersection of Northwest 17th Avenue and 79th Street in northwest Miami-Dade. The driver remained at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.

  • SECURITYAug 3 · 02:08 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Fire crews battle grass fire in SW Miami-Dade; no structures threatened

    Fire crews in Southwest Miami-Dade are battling a grass fire near Tamiami Trail, with no structures or injuries reported. Rainstorms aided firefighting efforts, and the cause remains unclear. Agencies involved include Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, Florida Forest Service, and Everglades National Parks Service.

  • SECURITYAug 1 · 13:07 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    NWMD apartment fire put out by MDFR, no injuries reported

    An apartment fire occurred in Northwest Miami-Dade on Saturday, prompting a response from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. The fire at Northwest 60th Street and 20th Avenue was extinguished with no injuries reported.

  • CRIMEAug 1 · 11:54 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Pedestrian airlifted to hospital in unknown condition after crash in Miami Gardens

    A pedestrian was airlifted to a hospital in unknown condition after being hit by an SUV in Miami Gardens. Police shut down part of Northwest 156th Street and 45th Avenue following the crash. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the incident, which may have involved a bicycle.

  • CRIMEJul 31 · 20:37 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Pedestrian hospitalized after crash with car in North Miami Beach

    A pedestrian was hospitalized after a crash with a car in North Miami Beach on Friday afternoon. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Miami Beach Police responded to the incident at 163rd Street and Northeast 35th Avenue, where traffic was blocked. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities, while the involved white sedan was towed.

  • CRIMEJul 31 · 14:00 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    MDSO: Man hospitalized after being found with stab wound outside northwest Miami-Dade market

    A man was hospitalized after being found with a stab wound to his leg outside a northwest Miami-Dade market. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue medics responded to the scene at Northside Supermarket, where the man was discovered. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the stabbing.

  • SECURITYJul 30 · 18:29 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Miami-Dade Schools Police, MDFR and other agencies practice school shooting response in annual drill

    Miami-Dade Schools Police, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, and other agencies conducted a school shooting response drill at John A. Ferguson Senior High School to test emergency protocols. The simulation involved stopping a gunman, treating victims, and coordinating law enforcement and fire rescue efforts to ensure a uniform response to active shooter scenarios.

  • SECURITYJul 30 · 14:07 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Multiple vehicles catch fire in southwest Miami-Dade, first responders say

    Multiple vehicles caught fire in southwest Miami-Dade on Thursday morning, prompting a response from fire crews. Authorities extinguished the blaze by 10 a.m., and at least one person was hospitalized for treatment with unspecified injuries.

  • SECURITYJul 30 · 14:03 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    1 hospitalized after 3 public works trucks catch fire in SW Miami-Dade

    Three public works trucks caught fire in Southwest Miami-Dade after a crane came into contact with power lines, causing a blaze. One adult was hospitalized at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital but was not declared a trauma alert. Fire crews extinguished the flames, and Florida Power & Light is investigating the incident.

  • SECURITYJul 30 · 02:50 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Rollover crash on I-95 NB in North Miami-Dade causes traffic delays

    A rollover crash on the northbound lanes of Interstate 95 in North Miami-Dade caused traffic delays. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Florida Highway Patrol responded to the incident between 151st Street and Golden Glades on Wednesday evening. Details about the crash's cause or injuries remain limited.

  • CRIMEJul 28 · 17:53 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Fraternity linked to alleged hazing incident in Sweetwater says suspects are not current members

    Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity denied current membership ties to three suspects arrested in a Sweetwater hazing incident that left two victims with severe injuries. The suspects, charged with attempted manslaughter and hazing with a weapon, allegedly beat the victims during an initiation ritual involving paddles and canes.

  • SECURITYJul 28 · 13:15 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Westchester homeowner believes lightning struck wire that sparked house fire

    A house fire in Southwest Miami-Dade's Westchester area was caused by a live wire that fell on the house and pool, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. The homeowner believes lightning struck the wire, though no injuries were reported.

  • SECURITYJul 27 · 19:05 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Passengers saved from sinking vessel off Key Biscayne; no injuries reported

    Boat passengers were rescued from a sinking vessel near Key Biscayne by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews. The vessel was brought to Crandon Marina and later towed away, with no injuries reported. The cause of the sinking remains unclear.

  • CRIMEJul 27 · 17:17 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Secret Service employee faces judge as new details surface in alleged fraternity hazing in Sweetwater

    A United States Secret Service employee, Marquez Christopher Pinder, faces charges including attempted manslaughter and hazing following an alleged fraternity ritual in Sweetwater. He was placed on leave and granted a $75,000 bond after a court ordered him to avoid contact with two victims, a University of Miami law student and a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue employee.

  • SECURITYJul 25 · 02:23 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    No injuries reported following deputy-involved crash in North Miami

    A deputy-involved traffic crash occurred in North Miami at Northwest Seventh Avenue and 121st Street. Both the deputy's cruiser and the other vehicle sustained damage, but no injuries were reported.

  • SECURITYJul 24 · 15:33 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    5 hospitalized after 2-vehicle in North Miami Beach

    Five people were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash in North Miami Beach, with seven total occupants involved. Emergency responders rescued a trapped individual, and three patients were taken to a trauma center. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.

  • SECURITYJul 24 · 14:34 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Trasladan a cinco personas a hospitales tras choque en Northeast 163rd Street

    Cinco personas fueron trasladadas a hospitales tras un choque en Northeast 163rd Street, cerca de Northeast 34th Avenue, en el límite entre North Miami y North Miami Beach. Tres víctimas recibieron atención en el Hospital HCA Florida Aventura, otras dos con lesiones menores en un hospital local no identificado, y dos más fueron evaluadas en el lugar sin lesiones. Una persona quedó atrapada en un vehículo.

  • CRIMEJul 24 · 14:20 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    5 taken to hospitals after crash on Northeast 163rd Street

    Five people were hospitalized after a crash on Northeast 163rd Street near Northeast 34th Avenue in North Miami and North Miami Beach. Three victims were taken to HCA Florida Aventura Hospital’s trauma center, two with minor injuries to an unnamed local hospital, and two others were assessed on scene with no complaints. The crash involved two vehicles, with one victim trapped.

  • CRIMEJul 23 · 16:24 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Woman charged with murder, arson more than 2 years after fatal Miami apartment fire

    A Cutler Bay woman was arrested more than two years after a Miami apartment fire that caused fatal burns to her roommate, Shannon Felice Stork. Stork initially claimed the fire was accidental but later provided conflicting statements, which were disproven by evidence and BATFE testing. She faces murder and arson charges and remains held without bond pending a detention hearing.

  • SECURITYJul 22 · 16:33 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    SUV crashes into NW Miami-Dade home, hits gas line; no injuries reported

    An SUV crashed into a home in Northwest Miami-Dade, striking a gas line near Northwest 189th Terrace and 88th Court. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation.

  • CRIMEJul 22 · 14:11 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Man dies after fiery single-vehicle crash in northwest Miami-Dade, deputies say

    A man died after a fiery single-vehicle crash in northwest Miami-Dade early Wednesday. The crash occurred at the intersection of Northwest 103rd Street and Northwest 17th Avenue in the Westview area, with the vehicle engulfed in flames. Authorities confirmed the driver, the sole occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene.

  • HEALTHJul 17 · 18:46 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    1 hospitalized after medical emergency at construction site in North Bay Village

    A person was hospitalized after a medical emergency at a construction site in North Bay Village. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue used a stokes basket to lower the patient to the ground before rushing them to the hospital. The individual's condition remains unclear.

  • CRIMEJul 16 · 15:07 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Septic tank truck driver killed in fiery rollover crash on Turnpike; highway closed near Bird Road in SW Miami-Dade

    A septic tank truck driver was killed in a fiery rollover crash on the Florida Turnpike near Bird Road in Southwest Miami-Dade. The accident occurred when the truck overturned and collided with a median barrier, causing a fire. The highway was closed in both directions, and crews extinguished the flames.

  • SECURITYJul 16 · 03:03 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    MDFR: Man hospitalized after hand caught in food processor, machine safely removed

    A man was hospitalized after his hand became trapped in a food processor in Southwest Miami-Dade. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue disassembled the machine to free his hand, and he was taken to the hospital for surgery.

  • CRIMEJul 15 · 17:29 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Miami Tesla driver arrested weeks after deadly scooter hit-and-run

    A 19-year-old Tesla driver was arrested and charged with leaving the scene of a fatal crash after striking and killing a scooter rider in Miami. Surveillance footage contradicted his initial claim of being a passenger, leading to his arrest and a $5,000 bond.

  • BUSINESSJul 15 · 16:52 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Crews remove semi-truck that became stuck in Opa-locka sinkhole caused by water main break; driver OK

    A semi-truck became stuck in a sinkhole in Opa-locka caused by a water main rupture, which was attributed to a Florida Department of Transportation contractor's directional drilling. No injuries were reported, and city officials are working to repair the damage and restore water services to affected businesses.

  • CRIMEJul 15 · 16:31 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Man critical after stabbing near Tri-Rail station in Hialeah; woman detained and hospitalized

    A man was found stabbed near a Tri-Rail station in Hialeah, leading to a woman being detained and hospitalized. The incident occurred at 1125 East 25th St. around 7:20 a.m., with the victim and woman both transported to hospitals in critical and unknown conditions, respectively. The stabbing followed an argument potentially linked to an earlier reported incident.

  • SECURITYJul 15 · 16:09 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Semi-truck falls into sinkhole after water main break in Opa-locka

    A semi-truck fell into a sinkhole caused by a water main break in Opa-locka at the intersection of Northwest 42nd Avenue and 135th Street. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the incident, and the driver escaped without injuries by the time police arrived. The cause of the water main break and road damage remain unknown.

  • CRIMEJul 15 · 15:54 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Tesla driver arrested in hit-and-run that claimed life of scooter rider, deputies say

    A Tesla driver, Tyquane Ramses Hankerson, 19, was arrested for a hit-and-run in Little Havana that resulted in the death of a scooter rider. The incident occurred on June 8 when Hankerson allegedly struck the rider from behind, and he initially claimed he was a passenger before later confessing.

  • CRIMEJul 14 · 21:43 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Opa-locka woman dies 4 days after driver struck her while walking with her dog

    Agatha 'Aggie' Hunter, a 75-year-old woman from Opa-locka, died in hospital four days after being struck by a driver while walking with her dog on July 6. The incident occurred on Northwest 27th Avenue at Sesame Street, and the driver remained at the scene. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office investigated the crash.

  • SECURITYJul 14 · 19:14 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Car nearly slams into home in SW Miami-Dade; no injuries reported

    A gray Hyundai Elantra nearly crashed into a home in Southwest Miami-Dade, prompting a response from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. The incident occurred on the 14400 block of Graves Drive, with no injuries reported and the cause remaining unclear.

  • CRIMEJul 14 · 11:19 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Girl, 12, shot while sitting in parked car in northwest Miami-Dade, deputies say

    A 12-year-old girl was shot in the arm while sitting in a parked silver Hyundai in northwest Miami-Dade's Gladeview area. Three juveniles were in the vehicle, and the girl was hospitalized in stable condition before being released. No arrests have been made, and authorities are seeking surveillance footage from around 1 a.m.

  • HEALTHJul 13 · 20:48 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Man injured while skydiving at Miami Homestead General Aviation Airport

    A man was injured during a tandem skydive at Miami Homestead General Aviation Airport, suffering leg bone fractures during landing. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded and transported him by helicopter to Jackson South’s Ryder Trauma Center.

  • CRIMEJul 11 · 22:22 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Videos show Miami-Dade deputies after fatal shooting, woman near stray bullets

    A video captured Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies assisting a man fatally shot in the Princeton neighborhood. Stray bullets from the incident struck a woman’s car during a package delivery, though she was unharmed. Witnesses reported an argument between two men prior to the shooting.