Fire Crews Brought a Swift End to Blaze in Fort Lauderdale Neighborhood
A swift response from local firefighters on Thursday night helped prevent what could have been a devastating house fire in Fort Lauderdale. The blaze erupted inside a home near Northeast 34th Street and 27th Avenue shortly after 6 p.m., prompting the homeowner, Dennis Hayden, to swiftly call authorities when he detected smoke.
According to Hayden, his prompt action may have prevented a potentially disastrous outcome had he not acted quickly. "It's good we called so quick like that, otherwise another five, 10 minutes, it could've been a lot worse," he stated in an interview.
Firefighters arrived on the scene and located the source of the flames in the attic area. To extinguish the fire, crews cut a hole in the roof to ventilate the home and prevent further damage.
As investigators continue to examine the cause of the blaze, residents in the surrounding neighborhood can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that no one was injured in the incident.
Hayden expressed gratitude for his prompt actions, crediting them with potentially preventing more extensive damage. For now, however, he is just relieved that everyone involved is safe.
A swift response from local firefighters on Thursday night helped prevent what could have been a devastating house fire in Fort Lauderdale. The blaze erupted inside a home near Northeast 34th Street and 27th Avenue shortly after 6 p.m., prompting the homeowner, Dennis Hayden, to swiftly call authorities when he detected smoke.
According to Hayden, his prompt action may have prevented a potentially disastrous outcome had he not acted quickly. "It's good we called so quick like that, otherwise another five, 10 minutes, it could've been a lot worse," he stated in an interview.
Firefighters arrived on the scene and located the source of the flames in the attic area. To extinguish the fire, crews cut a hole in the roof to ventilate the home and prevent further damage.
As investigators continue to examine the cause of the blaze, residents in the surrounding neighborhood can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that no one was injured in the incident.
Hayden expressed gratitude for his prompt actions, crediting them with potentially preventing more extensive damage. For now, however, he is just relieved that everyone involved is safe.
, i mean what if that fire had spread and people were trapped inside? it's like the universe was smiling down on Dennis Hayden for being so quick to call the authorities 
, and firefighters are just heroes 
, i'm seriously impressed by their swift response, cutting a hole in the roof to ventilate the house... talk about bravery and expertise 
, i hope the cause of the fire is investigated properly, but for now, let's just be grateful that everyone involved is safe and sound 
, this incident could've gone horribly wrong, but thankfully it didn't, and we can all take a deep breath and appreciate the good guys who saved the day 
I'm so glad to hear that emergency services were able to respond quickly and prevent a major disaster! It's a great reminder of the importance of having reliable systems in place for emergencies like fires. 
The tech community has been working on some amazing innovations in fire safety detection, like smart smoke detectors that can alert authorities automatically. Who knows, maybe one day we'll have homes equipped with AI-powered fire prevention systems? 
Would've been nice to see those features come in handy in this situation... 
they got there like super fast & stopped the blaze b4 it wuz too late 
. i mean denis hayden, thx 4 being so prompt & callin the authorities ASAP 
, it really made a big diff 
. didnt wanna lose his homz to fire 
... anyway, glad no1 got hurt 
i mean what if it spread too fast?! anyway its def good that everyone involved is safe and no damage was done 
hope the investigation finds out what caused it so he can move forward 
what's crazy is how a simple action from Dennis can literally save his home and neighborhood from going up in flames 
. The fact that firefighters were able to respond so quickly is just another example of the amazing work they do - lifesavers, literally! 
Anyway, back to the story - glad no one was hurt by that fire! 
so glad Dennis Hayden acted quick & got help fast 
! according to NFDCC, fires in attics account for 34% of all home fire losses & most often happen due to faulty vents or poor roof maintenance 
. just saying we gotta stay vigilant & make sure our homes r up 2 code