cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/16394712

Over 70 firefighters and 38 fire trucks are on the scene of the ongoing blaze at the Temple Court Apartments, according to Miami Fire Rescue.

A massive three-alarm fire broke out at a Miami apartment building Monday morning and an employee of the building was found shot at the scene, officials said.

The fire at the Temple Court Apartments erupted at around 8:15 a.m. on the third floor and is still ongoing, Miami Fire Rescue said a little after noon.

“On arrival, multiple residents were rescued and evacuated,” Miami Fire Rescue said in post on X. Some were rescued from their apartments and others from their balconies.