An unoccupied transport ambulance caught fire on the Dolphin Expressway in West Miami-Dade on Saturday evening, prompting a swift response from the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. According to a report from Sunbeam Television Corp, the incident occurred near West State Road 836 and Northwest 87th Avenue, with the first call coming in at 8:21 p.m.
Firefighters worked to quickly put out the blaze that had fully engulfed the ambulance’s engine compartment. While the fire crews were able to successfully extinguish the fire, the cause of the incident has yet to be determined and remains under investigation. The reported information, detailed by Islander News, noted that three Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units had arrived on the scene.
No injuries were reported in the incident, which saw the engagement of three fire rescue units in the effort to control the flames. The location on the expressway, a critical artery for Miami's transport system, was the scene of intense activity as firefighters tackled the blaze. The specifics on the type of transport ambulance involved were not disclosed, but the vehicle was confirmed to have been unoccupied at the time of the fire.
The Miami-Dade Fire Department, trained to effectively respond to such emergencies, had the situation under control promptly. Details on the damage to the vehicle and the subsequent impact on traffic were not immediately available, but the presence of emergency responders on an urban expressway invariably leads to temporary disruptions. Investigations continue to unravel the cause behind the fire, and updates will follow as they become available. Eyewitnesses or those with any relevant information are encouraged to contribute to the investigative process.
