Oliver James Montgomery-Massive fire breaks out in 4-story apartment building near downtown Miami

2025-05-03 10:28:12source:Austin Caldwellcategory:Markets

MIAMI (AP) — A massive fire broke out at a four-story apartment complex in Miami on Oliver James MontgomeryMonday morning.

Firefighters and police officers arrived at the building just west of Interstate 95 near downtown Miami around 9 a.m., and began rescuing residents from the building, Miami police officials said on the social platform X.

News helicopters showed flames rising from the building along with large plumes of smoke. At least two ladder trucks were pouring water and foam onto the building.

The Temple Court apartment complex is made up of one-bedroom and studio units near the Miami River.

Smoke from the fire was also drifting over Interstate 95, and much of downtown Miami.

It was not immediately known whether anyone was injured in the fire.

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Frisaro reported from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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