Martin County Fire Rescue

🚨 Around 2 p.m., crews responded to an explosion at a building under construction in the 3500 block of S. Kanner Hwy. Three men were injured after a vapor flash while relighting pilot lights. Two were flown to a burn center & one by ground. The cause is under investigation. 🚨

😓 Its gon' be hot today! Take precautions. 👉Heat Advisory is in effect from 11 AM - 7 PM. 👉Peak heat index values are forecast between 105-109°. 👉Cooling relief from the shower and storm chances remain below normal. Follow the @NWSMelbourne for updates on weather.

Firefighters relied on tenders while an engine crew located a working hydrant. HAZMAT was also called as a precaution, but later cleared. The fire was in an AC unit on the side of the building & was quickly contained. Thankfully, there were no injuries reported.

🚨 STRUCTURE FIRE - PALM CITY 🚨 Our crews were dispatched just before 1:40 PM to a commercial structure fire on SW Deggler Court In Palm City. Arriving units found heavy smoke coming from the building, where all occupants had already safely evacuated.

Thank you @MyFWC for leading the charge and helping our crews free this sea turtle!

🔥Welcome back to Apparatus in Action, our behind-the-scenes series showcasing the lifesaving vehicles we use every day. 🔥 Episode 2 takes us to one of the most versatile tools we have, a true workhorse for the department; the Ladder Truck! 🚒

👉 Let this be a reminder: 🚨 Never modify or create homemade fireworks devices 🚨 Always follow laws & safety guidelines 🚨 Keep a safe distance & never allow kids to handle fireworks unsupervised 🚨 Have water or a hose nearby 🚨 Dispose of used fireworks properly & safely

While many celebrated safely on July 4, not everyone was so lucky. This video shows our crew responding to an emergency that night. Earlier in Hobe Sound, individuals tried to set off mortars using PVC pipe & a 2x4. One was seriously injured & another suffered minor injuries.

We're kicking off today with a little #MondayMotivation. Perseverance & hard work led our fire medic Gabe Velastegui from dream to reality. 📷 Left: Gabe, 4, in a costume. 📷 Right: Gabe, 23, proudly standing with his crew, wearing the real thing (Gabe is 2nd from the right)

🚨 DROWNING RESPONSE – JENSEN BEACH 🚨 Just after 3:30 PM, crews responded to the 200 block of NE Flax Terrace after a 1-year-old was found in a pool. MCSO was first on scene. Our crews arrived and took over care and transported the unresponsive child to Martin North Hospital.

🚧 Southbound lanes are currently shut down. Expect delays and seek alternate routes if possible. We’ll share updates as soon as more information becomes available.

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT – SB TURNPIKE CRASH 🚨 Please use caution & avoid the Turnpike southbound. Crews are responding to a single-vehicle crash w/heavy damage near the 128 mm. Our Special Ops Team is assisting w/extrication & LifeStar has also been requested for emergency transport.

After a gentle rescue, the turtle was guided back to the beach and took off into the ocean—ready for a fresh start 🌊 #TurtleRescue #WrongTurn #SeaTurtle #MartinCounty #Florida

🐢 SEA TURTLE SAVED 🐢 On Monday, a pregnant sea #turtle got lost & ended up doing laps in a residential pool on Jupiter Island. We teamed up with Jupiter Island Police, Florida Fish & Wildlife, @LoggerheadMC & @EcologicalAssoc, plus other volunteers to get her back home.

A huge turnout for a day filled with swimming, running, family fun, and heartfelt remembrance. Proceeds benefit Operation 300, supporting the children of fallen soldiers. We’re grateful to be part of such a meaningful tradition. 💙 #FrogmanSwim #JensenBeach #NeverForgotten

Our Fire Rescue & Ocean Rescue crews participated in & staffed the 14th Annual Aaron Vaughn Memorial Frogman Swim & Run today at Jensen Beach. This incredible event honors SOC Aaron C. Vaughn (SEAL), who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in Afghanistan in 2011.

Here are more photos of the scene and our response in Indiantown.

Thankfully, there have been no injuries. Our crews will remain on scene to monitor the affected equipment and ensure there are no flare-ups. We’ll continue to share updates if more information becomes available 🔥

🚨 UPDATE ON FPL FIRE IN INDIANTOWN 🚨 Our crews were dispatched shortly before 11:30 a.m. to a reported structure fire at the FPL plant in Indiantown. The fire has since been fully knocked down and is currently out. The flames were isolated to a single transformer.

🚨 STRUCTURE FIRE - FPL PLANT, INDIANTOWN 🚨 We’re currently on scene of a structure fire at the FPL plant in Indiantown. There are no reports of injuries & firefighters have the blaze mostly contained. We will provide updates as soon as more details become available.