David J. Neal, Grethel Aguila
Miami Herald
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An explosion and fire at a Medley yard used by several businesses took the lives of two people Tuesday morning and injured three others, according to Miami-Dade authorities.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said of the five patients, two people were taken to Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital, one by land, one by air. One person was treated on the scene.
The 8:47 a.m. call came from 11350 NW South River Dr. as an explosion, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said. Crews arrived to find “multiple vehicles on fire.” The fire was contained by 10:15 a.m.
The address is shared by Alex Trucks Weld & General Repair; Laurie’s General Welding; and Eagle Commercial Truck Cleaning Services.
“Units deployed multiple hose lines to get the fire under control all the while navigating downed power lines and a very hazardous scene,” Deputy Fire Chief Danny Cardeso told Miami Herald news partner CBS Miami Tuesday.
It’s still unknown what caused the fire, but Cardeso said “there was some work being conducted” before the blast.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Miami-Dade police homicide and arson detectives are investigating the tragedy.
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