BOCA RATON – A family living on NE 15th Terrace was displaced by an apartment fire early Sunday morning, said fire officials.
Public Information Officer Frank Correggio said that about 1 a.m., emergency dispatchers received a 911 call from the homeowner who said she heard a “pop” and then smelled smoke. She checked the apartment and noticed smoke and flames in her kitchen coming from under her stove.
Firefighter / Paramedic Scott Kovi inspects stove.
Correggio said she quickly woke her two small children and her roommate and left the apartment.
Upon arrival, firefighters noticed smoke and flames coming from the kitchen area. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and began using special high speed fans to remove the smoke.
Fire officials estimate the damage at approximately $10,000. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Correggio said the Red Cross was on hand to assist the displaced family.
Photo by Frank Coreggio