Fire engulfs homeless camp on Fourth Way in North Fort Myers
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. —
A fire burned through a homeless camp on Fourth Way in North Fort Myers on Wednesday afternoon, according to the North Fort Myers Fire District.
Video from the scene shows smoke billowing from the lot. The fire was visible for miles across the area. North Fort Myers Fire officials said the flames were burning at approximately 1:30 p.m., and no people or pets were hurt.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office was on scene to assist.
The fire has since been put out, and the cause is under investigation. It has been ruled as accidental.
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