3 Florida Firefighters Injured Battling House Fire
SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla. --
Three firefighters were injured battling a blaze at a Southwest Ranches house Wednesday.
The fire erupted at about 11:40 a.m. at 5521 SW 195th Terrace.
According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, two BSO firefighters and a Southwest Ranches volunteer firefighter were injured. One BSO firefighter suffered minor burns and the other suffered heat-related injuries.
The volunteer firefighter was transported to a local hospital for treatment of heat-related injuries.
All of the family animals -- two horses and six dogs -- were accounted for.
It is unclear what caused the blaze, but the state fire marshal is investigating.
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