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Pompano Beach Today
By the People, for the People
Pompano Beach Home Damaged by Suspected Water Heater Explosion
No injuries reported as fire crews extinguish blaze at NW 3rd Terrace residence.
Apr. 13, 2026 at 7:40pm
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A raging fire sparked by a suspected water heater explosion leaves a Pompano Beach home in ruins, underscoring the devastating power of natural disasters.Pompano Beach TodayA home in Pompano Beach, Florida was heavily damaged by a fire that may have started with a water heater explosion on Sunday night. Resident Jorel Elusme said he was on his back patio just 10 minutes before the fire broke out, leaving the back of the house charred. Pompano Beach Fire Rescue crews responded to the scene and extinguished the blaze, but the official cause is still under investigation.
Why it matters
Water heater explosions are a relatively common cause of residential fires, often leading to significant property damage. This incident highlights the importance of proper water heater maintenance and safety precautions to prevent such accidents, especially in older homes.
The details
According to Jorel Elusme, the resident of the home, the fire may have started with a water heater explosion. Elusme said he was sitting on his back patio just 10 minutes before the fire broke out, and when it did, the back of the house was quickly engulfed in flames. Pompano Beach Fire Rescue crews responded to the scene and were able to extinguish the blaze, but the home was left heavily damaged. An official cause of the fire has not yet been determined by authorities.
- The fire broke out on Sunday night, April 13, 2026.
- Elusme said he was on his back patio 10 minutes before the fire started.
The players
Jorel Elusme
The resident of the home that was damaged by the fire.
Pompano Beach Fire Rescue
The fire department that responded to and extinguished the blaze at Elusme's home.
What they’re saying
“It's a water heater blowup.”
— Jorel Elusme, Resident
“It started a little bit of fire, and I say somethings going on, something's going on, then it started more fire more fire and I said no, no, no, let me call 911 because somethings going on somethings wrong.”
— Jorel Elusme, Resident
What’s next
An official cause of the fire has not yet been determined by the Pompano Beach city spokesperson, so further investigation is still ongoing.
The takeaway
This incident serves as a reminder for homeowners to regularly inspect and maintain their water heaters to prevent potential explosions and fires. Proper safety precautions are crucial to avoid such property damage and potential loss of life.
