For
Immediate Release:
June
01, 2012 |
Media Contact:
Det. Aida Fina-Milian
[email protected]
(305)471-1900
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Topic: |
Structure Fire |
Case #: |
PD120531206992 |
Date & Time of Occurrence: |
05/31/2012 at approx. 9:23 p.m. |
Address of Occurrence: |
8030 SW 36 Ter |
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Miami, Florida |
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Victim #1: |
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Victim Name: |
Pedro Fariñas, (W/M) |
Victim Age: |
57 |
Victim Address: |
8030 SW 36 Ter |
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Miami, Florida |
Victim #2: |
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Victim Name: |
Fortuna Avila, (W/F) |
Victim Age: |
91 |
Victim Address: |
8030 SW 36 Ter |
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Miami, Florida |
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Miami-Dade Officer Saves Two People from a Burning Home
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(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- While on routine patrol, Officer Christopher Casiano observed a pillar of smoke emitting from a residential area. He immediately attempted to determine its origin and discovered a home fully engulfed in smoke and flames. He proceeded to determine if anyone was inside the residence by approaching the residence and asking if there was anyone inside. Upon hearing a response, Officer Casiano entered the residence to render aid to the occupants. Blinded by the smoke, he used his sense of touch to locate Mr. Fariñas and Ms. Avila and escorted them out of the home. Moments after all parties exited the home, the residence was consumed by the flames.
Mr. Fariñas suffered burns and was transported by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to Jackson Memorial Hospital. Ms. Avila was unharmed.
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Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact CrimeStoppers
(305)471-TIPS (8477) or (866) 471-8477
Visit www.crimestoppersmiami.com and select “Give a Tip”
Send a text message to 274637. Enter CSMD followed by the tip information and press send.
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MIAMI DADE POLICE DEPARTMENT
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9105 Northwest 25th Street Doral, FL 33172-1500
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Doral, FL 33172-1500
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(305)471-1780
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