One dead after Margate home erupts in flames, official says

One person died after a home caught fire Thursday afternoon in Margate, according to a North Lauderdale city official.

Multiple fire engines and rescue trucks from Margate Fire Rescue and North Lauderdale Fire Rescue arrived at the home in the 5500 block of Southwest Sixth Street shortly after 4:30 p.m., said Mike Sargis, North Lauderdale City Manager.

Sargis said the fire chief confirmed one person died. He said he did not have further information.

WSVN-Ch. 7 reported that the deceased person was between ages 12 and 15. A dog was also found dead, the station said.

A 5-year-old child reportedly was still inside the home after the fire erupted, according to first responders’ radio communications archived by the site Broadcastify.

At least one 911 caller told first responders that someone was still inside the home and that someone broke windows trying to free the person who remained inside, according to the radio communications.

Spokespeople for Margate Police and Fire Rescue did not have further information to provide as of Thursday night.

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