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Investigation underway after man dies in Delray Beach apartment fire

Fire starts Tuesday night at apartment on Southwest 20th Court
Posted at 7:28 AM, Dec 01, 2021
and last updated 2021-12-01 15:21:02-05

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. — An investigation is underway after a man died following an apartment fire Tuesday night.

Delray Beach Fire Rescue said the fire happened just after 10 p.m. at a complex on Southwest 20th Court in Delray Beach.

Photos taken at the scene show firefighters attempting to put out the blaze on the second floor of the building.

Firefighters said they removed a man from the building who was pronounced dead, but no other injuries have been reported.

The cause of the fire is now under investigation.