Crime & Safety

Fire Breaks Out In Aventura High-Rise

The fire broke out in a fourth floor condo in Aventura on Friday afternoon.

AVENTURA, FL — Fire broke out in an Aventura high-rise on Friday and flames could be seen shooting out of a fourth-floor condo as firefighters battled the blaze. Erika Benitez of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue told Patch that two people were taken to the hospital, including a firefighter and resident. The condominium is located at 18081 Biscayne Boulevard.

Benitez said that the resident suffered from smoke inhalation.

Photo courtesy Miami-Dade Fire Rescue

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