BOCA RATON – A north end family was burned out of its home by a blaze that broke out about 6:20 p.m. April 14, according to Fire Rescue Services spokesman Frank Correggio.
Fire damage to home on Ipswich Street in Boca Raton
Fire crews responded to a call for a structure fire at 673 Ipswich Street, he said. The mother, who reported the fire, and her two small children were outside their home when fire crews arrived.
Units arrived within minutes to find heavy smoke coming from the residence, said Correggio. Firefighters made their way into the home through the side door and noticed heavy smoke and flames coming from the kitchen area.
Crews quickly extinguished the fire which had burned the kitchen cabinets up to the ceiling area. No injuries were reported. Fire officials believe that the fire started when a pot of hot oil was left on a hot burner on the stove.
Fire officials estimate the damage at $10,000. Correggio said the Red Cross was on site to assist the parents and their two small children