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A three-alarm fire at a Miami apartment building: See what the scene looked like

By Carl Juste and Sophia Bolivar
Miami Fire Rescue and Miami police working at the scene of the fire at the Temple Court Apartments, 431 NW Third St.
Miami Fire Rescue and Miami police working at the scene of the fire at the Temple Court Apartments, 431 NW Third St. CARL JUSTE cjuste@miamiherald.com

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Miami apartment complex goes up in massive flames, displaces dozens of residents

Miami’s Temple Court Apartments was set ablaze by a man who, only moments before, allegedly shot a building worker. A massive blaze engulfed the building, causing severe structural damage and displacing over 40 people.

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A three-alarm fire at a Miami apartment building set off a series of rescues Monday morning as firefighters worked to douse the flames and help residents.

Firefighters also found a person shot in the building.

MORE: A person was shot in a Miami apartment building. A massive blaze followed

Here’s what the scene looked like early Monday at the Temple Court Apartments:

Miami Fire Rescue and Miami police work a fire at the Temple Court Apartments, 431 NW Third St.
Miami Fire Rescue and Miami police work a fire at the Temple Court Apartments, 431 NW Third St. CARL JUSTE cjuste@miamiherald.com
Victims of the Temple Court Apartment fire arrive at the Jose Marti Gym on 434 SW and 3rd Ave. to receive aid on Monday, June 10, 2024 in Miami, Fla.
Victims of the Temple Court Apartment fire arrive at the Jose Marti Gym on 434 SW and 3rd Ave. to receive aid on Monday, June 10, 2024 in Miami, Fla. Sophia Bolivar sbolivar@miamiherald.com
Victims of the Temple Court Apartment fire arrive at the Jose Marti Gym on 434 SW and 3rd Ave. to receive aid on Monday, June 10, 2024 in Miami, Fla.
Victims of the Temple Court Apartment fire arrive at the Jose Marti Gym on 434 SW and 3rd Ave. to receive aid on Monday, June 10, 2024 in Miami, Fla. Sophia Bolivar sbolivar@miamiherald.com
Firefighters aim their hoses at the burjing apartment building..
Firefighters aim their hoses at the burjing apartment building.. CARL JUSTE cjuste@miamiherald.com
Firefighters from Station 5 spray water from its ladder truck onto the Temple Courts Apartments while responding to the 3-alarm fire. City of Miami Fire & Rescue with assistance from multiple stations battled the fire for several hours, preceded by a report of a shooting inside the Temple Court Apartments shortly after 8:15 a.m. on Monday, June 10, 2024, in Miami, Florida.
Firefighters from Station 5 spray water from its ladder truck onto the Temple Courts Apartments while responding to the 3-alarm fire. City of Miami Fire & Rescue with assistance from multiple stations battled the fire for several hours, preceded by a report of a shooting inside the Temple Court Apartments shortly after 8:15 a.m. on Monday, June 10, 2024, in Miami, Florida. Carl Juste cjuste@miamiherald.com
Victims of the Temple Court Apartment fire are guided by policemen to the Jose Marti Gym on 434 SW and 3rd Ave. to receive aid on Monday, June 10, 2024 in Miami, Fla.
Victims of the Temple Court Apartment fire are guided by policemen to the Jose Marti Gym on 434 SW and 3rd Ave. to receive aid on Monday, June 10, 2024 in Miami, Fla. Sophia Bolivar sbolivar@miamiherald.com
The Red Cross delivers aid at the Jose Marti Gym on 434 SW and 3rd Ave. before the victims of the Temple Court Apartments arrive on Monday, June 10, 2024 in Miami, Fla.
The Red Cross delivers aid at the Jose Marti Gym on 434 SW and 3rd Ave. before the victims of the Temple Court Apartments arrive on Monday, June 10, 2024 in Miami, Fla. Sophia Bolivar sbolivar@miamiherald.com
Mayor Francis Suarez (far right) gives a press release alongside Commissioner Damian Pardo (far left) and Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela (middle) outside the Jose Marti Gym on 434 SW and 3rd Ave. before the residents of the Temple Court Apartments arrive on Monday, June 10, 2024 in Miami, Fla. The city officials said their main priority was to make sure the victims are provided with the help they need.
Mayor Francis Suarez (far right) gives a press release alongside Commissioner Damian Pardo (far left) and Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela (middle) outside the Jose Marti Gym on 434 SW and 3rd Ave. before the residents of the Temple Court Apartments arrive on Monday, June 10, 2024 in Miami, Fla. The city officials said their main priority was to make sure the victims are provided with the help they need. Sophia Bolivar sbolivar@miamiherald.com
City of Miami Fire & Rescue firefighters take a short break with others suit up to continue to battle the fire. Multiple fire stations from the City of Miami Fire & Rescue responded to the 3-alarm fire. City of Miami Fire & Rescue with assistance from multiple stations battled the fire for several hours, preceded by a report of a shooting inside the Temple Court Apartments shortly after 8:15 a.m. on Monday, June 10, 2024, in Miami, Florida.
City of Miami Fire & Rescue firefighters take a short break with others suit up to continue to battle the fire. Multiple fire stations from the City of Miami Fire & Rescue responded to the 3-alarm fire. City of Miami Fire & Rescue with assistance from multiple stations battled the fire for several hours, preceded by a report of a shooting inside the Temple Court Apartments shortly after 8:15 a.m. on Monday, June 10, 2024, in Miami, Florida. Carl Juste cjuste@miamiherald.com
What the fire scene looked like Monday morning at the Temple Court Apartments.
What the fire scene looked like Monday morning at the Temple Court Apartments. CARL JUSTE cjuste@miamiherald.com
Miami Fire Rescue at the fire.
Miami Fire Rescue at the fire. CARL JUSTE cjuste@miamiherald.com
Firefighters work at the scene.
Firefighters work at the scene. CARL JUSTE cjuste@miamiherald.com
Miami Fire Rescue and Miami police working at the scene of the fire at the Temple Court Apartments, 431 NW Third St.
Miami Fire Rescue and Miami police working at the scene of the fire at the Temple Court Apartments, 431 NW Third St. CARL JUSTE cjuste@miamiherald.com

This story was originally published June 10, 2024 at 12:27 PM.

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Miami apartment complex goes up in massive flames, displaces dozens of residents

Miami’s Temple Court Apartments was set ablaze by a man who, only moments before, allegedly shot a building worker. A massive blaze engulfed the building, causing severe structural damage and displacing over 40 people.

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