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A massive fire engulfed what may be a converted mobile home at a West Little River neighborhood early Tuesday.

The flames broke out at around 3:20 a.m. in the area of Northwest 13th Avenue and Northwest 79th Street.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said there are currently no reports of injuries. Officials also said the fire was “possibly caused by a blown transformer in area.”

Aerial images show extensive damage and charred vehicle parts in what appears to be a converted tractor-trailer.

WTVJ-TV NBC 6 Miami

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