Space Heater Believed to Cause Early Morning Fire

Published on February 10, 2026

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Space Heater Believed to Cause Early Morning Fire at North Tamarind Home

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (February 10, 2026) — West Palm Beach Police and Fire Departments responded to a residential fire along the 1000 block of 14th Street around 7 a.m.

All residents exited the home safely, and no injuries were reported.

The fire appears to have been accidental and may have been started by a space heater. The exact cause remains under investigation.

Representatives from area support services were contacted to assist displaced residents.

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Rachel Leitao

Public Information Officer

pdpio@wpb.org

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