Six-Year-Old Dies In Fort Lauderdale Fire

An overnight apartment fire in Fort Lauderdale has left a 6-year-old child dead.

Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue officials say the fire began on the first floor at around midnight, Monday, near 1045 NE 8th Ave. Fire rescue crews reported people were trapped.

Six-year-old Kaileen Alvaranga died as a result of smoke inhalation, according to her father.

It is unclear if any other people suffered injuries. 

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.


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