DAVIE, FL. (WSVN) – Flames and smoke shot by means of the roof of a cell house in Davie after the household dwelling in it stated they felt an assault from the sky, leaving them and not using a place to name house.

Davie Hearth Rescue responded to the scene of the hearth close to Southwest 131st Terrace and Fifth Court docket on Saturday round 4:30 p.m.

Hours later, 7News captured Roy Vazquez, moved to tears as he assessed what was left of his house.

Vazquez stated he was inside on the time along with his 13-year-old son, his girlfriend and their two canines.

“This appears to be like like some sort of freak accident, it is simply lightning,” he stated.

Vazquez stated it occurred throughout a downpour.

“I heard a loud bang. I assumed it was the transformer as a result of the facility went out,” he stated.

Neighbors instructed 7News in addition they heard the bang.

“It was actually scary. The entire home was shaking,” stated a neighbor.

Cellphone video captured flames and smoke coming from Vazquez’s house.

“I might scent the smoke, and I simply grabbed my son and began grabbing what we might and received the canines out and referred to as 911,” he stated.

It took crews about 40 minutes to extinguish the flames.

Hearth officers stated lightning could have been the trigger, however as of Saturday night they’d not confirmed whether or not that was the case.

Though he’s grateful that he and his household are secure, Vazquez stated, they now have nowhere to stay.

“We do not actually have any plans. We simply have to avoid wasting what we will and determine it out from there,” he stated. “As for the remaining, you recognize, you simply need to take it on the chin.”

A GoFundMe web page has been created to assist Vazquez and his household with bills. If you need to make a donation, click on right here.

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