NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesJune 28, 2026Miami-Dade
Vigil Held for Grandmother and Granddaughter Who Died in North Lauderdale Fire
A community held a vigil on Sunday to honor a 6-year-old girl and her grandmother who died following a house fire in North Lauderdale. The fire occurred on June 20, and the cause remains under investigation by local authorities.
Read the full story at Telemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesWhy It Matters
The incident resulted in two fatalities and the displacement of a family, highlighting an ongoing investigation by North Lauderdale Fire Rescue into a residential fire.
Key Facts
- A fire occurred on June 20 at a residence in the 8000 block of Southwest Eighth Court in North Lauderdale.
- Eight people were inside the home when the fire started.
- A 6-year-old girl, Neissa Dilligence, and her grandmother died as a result of the fire.
- Neissa Dilligence was initially hospitalized in critical condition and placed on a ventilator before passing away.
- A community vigil was held on the Sunday following the incident to honor the victims.
- The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by North Lauderdale Fire Rescue.
Who's Mentioned
other8000“Block number of the residence.”locationSouthwest Eighth Court“Street where the fire occurred.”personLloyd Smith“Uncle of the victim.”organizationNorth Lauderdale Fire Rescue“The agency investigating the fire.”personBasil Pierre“Godfather of the victim.”organizationTelemundo 51“News outlet reporting on the event.”personNeissa Dilligence“The 6-year-old victim of the fire.”locationNorth Lauderdale“Location of the fire and the vigil.”other51“Part of the news organization name.”