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More than a dozen families homeless after fire burns multiple apartments in Kissimmee

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — More than a dozen families are homeless after multiple units were damaged in a fire at an Osceola County apartment complex Monday afternoon, firefighters said.

The fire broke out around 4:45 p.m. at the apartments on 3024 Parkway Blvd across from Vacation Village off U.S. 192.

Skywitness video shows multiple units burned in one of the buildings, with the roof completely destroyed.

"It was very big," said 14-year-old Santiago Bravo, who lived in one of the units with his parents, sister and four pets. "It was like covering all of the floor."

Officials with Osceola County Fire Rescue said the 911 call came in reporting a fire on the third floor of the apartment building.

All 18 units of the of the complex had to be evacuated. Officials said two of the units are considered to be a complete loss. The Red Cross was on hand Monday to help those in need.

Fire crews were still on scene early Tuesday morning searching the burned out building with flashlights. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

No injuries were reported.

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