Victim of fatal fire training incident identified as son of Miami-Dade firefighter – NBC 6 South Florida

The investigation into a deadly fire training exercise in Miami-Dade is intensifying as we learn new details about the son of the firefighter who was killed in the incident.

Fabian Giovanni Camero was identified as the man killed in Friday's incident in Virginia Gardens, according to a GoFundMe page set up for his family.

Camero, 28, was the son of Francisco Camero, of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, and was reportedly working to become a firefighter.

“Fabian was a courageous and dedicated young man, passionate about following in his father's footsteps to serve and protect our community,” we can read on GoFundMe. “Cisco has always been a pillar of strength and resilience, tirelessly putting his life on the line to help others. Today, in this time of unimaginable pain, he needs our support more than ever. The emotional toll of losing a son is beyond words. , and we hope to alleviate some of the financial burdens associated with such a heartbreaking event. »

Miami-Dade leaders are responding to a deadly incident Friday during Miami-Dade firefighter training.

Miami-Dade firefighters and a group of international firefighters were conducting a training exercise inside a building at Northwest 36th Street and 66th Avenue near Miami International Airport, in Virginia Gardens Friday morning when the incident occurred.

Miami-Dade police confirmed that during the exercise, a man was seriously injured and rushed to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.

Francisco Camero confirmed to NBC6 that the man killed was his son, but would not comment further.

Aerial footage from Chopper 6 showed smoke billowing from the three-story building Friday as several Miami-Dade fire crews responded, using ladders to access the roof and breaking windows to gain entry.

More than 30 emergency vehicles responded to the scene, including motor trucks, ambulances and others.

Authorities have not released any further details about the training exercise or the fire.

The person injured after poor training by Miami-Dade firefighters has died, Miami-Dade police said Saturday.

The Miami-Dade Police Homicide Bureau is investigating, working with arson detectives and the state fire marshal.

County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said she wants a thorough investigation into the incident.

“We need to understand exactly what happened, which requires a thorough investigation, which I have asked for because it should not have happened,” she said.