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Home that contained hydroponics lab explodes in SW Miami-Dade

 

By Alexandra Leon

aleon@MiamiHerald.com

Miami-Dade Police and Fire Rescue are investigating an explosion in Southwest Miami-Dade.

The right side of a home, including the roof, collapsed at 6355 SW 151st Pl. after a blast, said officials. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue received the call at 10:26 a.m. Saturday after neighbors heard a loud explosion.

According to NBC6, the home contained a hydroponics lab. Police reported that a resident was seen fleeing the single-story home after the explosion, said Erik Dellacatena from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.

Residents in the area were evacuated and no one was injured.

Rescue teams will be on the scene until 7 a.m. Sunday in the event of a flare up.

This report will be updated as more information becomes available.

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