Police say two firefighters were shot at Wednesday morning while responding to an apartment fire in North Miami.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to a call of a fire at 13390 N.E. 7th Ave, at around 3 a.m.
Upon their arrival, crews noticed heavy smoke coming from the second floor of the building. Officials believe the fire was sparked by a dryer in the building’s laundry room.
As crews began to evacuate residents, an adult, handicapped male tenant on the fourth floor opened fire on firefighters.
Officials said no firefighters were struck by bullets and the fire has since been put out.
A neighbor who lives across the hall from the man who opened fire on officials said he was likely confused as to who was at his door. “He’s in a wheelchair and I guess he didn’t want to get up or whatever,” he said. “He probably panicked when they were banging on his door.”
Police are now speaking with that man.