Two families evacuated after apartment blaze in Sunrise.
Firefighters from Sunrise and Lauderhill Fire Rescue units responded on Saturday morning to a building in the 5900 block of Northwest 16th Place that was emitting a strong smell of smoke. The crews discovered a heavy blaze emanating from multiple second‑floor windows in an apartment complex. They immediately deployed an aggressive attack strategy to prevent the fire from reaching the attic or other portions of the second floor.
The occupants of the building were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported among residents or emergency personnel. Two families were displaced by the incident, and the American Red Cross has begun providing them with temporary assistance. The fire department remained on site awaiting help from the State Fire Marshal’s Office, which is expected to conduct a formal investigation into the cause.
At the time of the report, no additional details about the origin of the fire were released by authorities. Local officials have requested that residents keep a safe distance and await further updates. The situation remains under investigation, and the fire and rescue teams are continuing to monitor the scene.