Overview
- Miami Beach Fire Rescue extinguished a second-floor blaze Monday evening at the South Beach Rooms and Hostel at Washington Avenue and 9th Street.
- No injuries were reported, and guests evacuated as heavy smoke and flames were captured on video.
- The property has been boarded up and roped off, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
- The American Red Cross said it assisted 98 displaced guests, though some reported sleeping outside and difficulty reaching management to recover deposits or belongings.
- Hours after the fire, limited access was granted for some to gather items, nearby first-floor businesses remained closed pending city clearance, and a reported plan for refunds had not been confirmed.