Investigation Continues into Fort Lauderdale Apartment Fire
911 Calls Released
Authorities in Fort Lauderdale are working to determine the cause of a fire that broke out at the Tennis Club Apartments on Tuesday evening.
Fatal Fire Breaks Out on Fourth Floor
A caller to 911 reported seeing flames and smoke pouring out of the fourth floor of the 24-unit building. The caller, who was escaping the fire with his passport, told the dispatcher, “It’s flames, it’s on fire and it’s coming down to the fourth floor, which is where I live. I’m getting myself and getting out of the room.”
The 911 dispatcher quickly responded, asking if anyone was injured. The caller replied, “I’m knocking on the doors,” before alerting his neighbors to evacuate the building.
Residents Evacuated, No Injuries Reported
Fire crews arrived on the scene shortly after the fire was reported, and quickly worked to evacuate the building. According to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Chief Steve Gollan, all residents were accounted for, and no one was injured.
The fire was eventually contained to a storage area on the fourth floor, and no homes were damaged. Residents were allowed to return to their units before midnight, once the flames were under control.
Fire Alarms Not Activated
Gollan explained that the fire alarms at the Tennis Club Apartments are manual, and not activated by heat. While there are automatic sensor alarms in place, the fire did not get close enough to trigger them.
Investigation Ongoing
The cause of the fire is still unknown, and investigators are working to determine the origin of the blaze. Residents were concerned about whether the fire alarms were functioning properly, but Gollan assured them that the alarms were manual and not activated by the fire.
Conclusion
The fire at the Tennis Club Apartments in Fort Lauderdale serves as a reminder of the importance of fire safety and evacuation procedures. While the investigation is ongoing, authorities are grateful that no one was injured in the fire, and that it was contained to a small area of the building.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What caused the fire at the Tennis Club Apartments?
A: The cause of the fire is still unknown, and investigators are working to determine the origin of the blaze.
Q: Were any residents injured in the fire?
A: No, according to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Chief Steve Gollan, no one was injured in the fire.
Q: Were any homes damaged in the fire?
A: No, according to Gollan, no homes were damaged in the fire. The fire was contained to a storage area on the fourth floor.
Q: Why were the fire alarms not activated during the fire?
A: According to Gollan, the fire alarms at the Tennis Club Apartments are manual, and not activated by heat. While there are automatic sensor alarms in place, the fire did not get close enough to trigger them.
