A Monday afternoon fire at the Newport Beachside Hotel and Resort was brought under control after crews battled flames and heavy smoke coming from an external garbage chute, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said.

The blaze was reported shortly after 2 p.m. at the high-rise hotel on Collins Avenue and Northeast 163rd Street.

Fire officials said the fire appeared to be contained to the chute, but crews remained on scene to ventilate the building and search each floor for possible fire extension.

No injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation.

Flames and smoke seen along side of building

Video posted to social media showed flames racing up the side of the hotel and smoke pouring from the chute.

Part of the building is under construction, and fire officials said debris was be

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