Cape Coral firefighters battle back-to-back structure fires Thursday night
Updated: 10:20 AM EDT Apr 17, 2026
Cape Coral firefighters battled two back-to-back structure fires on Thursday night.According to the Cape Coral Police Department, no injuries were reported at either fire.The first fire was a dryer fire in a garage. Firefighters were able to contain the damage to just the garage, and the occupants of the home were able to stay inside the residence.The second fire was an electrical fire that sparked in the attic of an unoccupied home. The home was being renovated at the time, but neighbors noticed smoke and called 911.Thanks to the quick response of Cape Coral firefighters, flames were extinguished before the fire could spread. The damage was contained to the attic area over the living room.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
CAPE CORAL, Fla. —
Cape Coral firefighters battled two back-to-back structure fires on Thursday night.
According to the Cape Coral Police Department, no injuries were reported at either fire.
The first fire was a dryer fire in a garage. Firefighters were able to contain the damage to just the garage, and the occupants of the home were able to stay inside the residence.
Cape Coral Police Department
The second fire was an electrical fire that sparked in the attic of an unoccupied home. The home was being renovated at the time, but neighbors noticed smoke and called 911.
Cape Coral Police Department
Thanks to the quick response of Cape Coral firefighters, flames were extinguished before the fire could spread. The damage was contained to the attic area over the living room.
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