FLYING TO CALIFORNIA. HE’S NOW FACING 2 FELONY ARSON CHARGES. CAPE CORAL FIREFIGHTERS RUSHED TO A HOME AFTER A DIRT BIKE BURST INTO FLAMES INSIDE OF A HOUSE. THIS HAPPENED YESTERDAY ON SOUTHWEST 4TH STREET. OFFICIALS SAY THE RESIDENT WAS WORKING ON THE BIKE WHEN IT CAUGHT FIRE CREWS QUICKLY PUT OUT THAT FIRE. THEY SAY NO ONE WAS HURT. FIREFIGHTERS DO WANT TO REMIND EVERYONE, THOUGH, TO DO MECHANICAL WORK OPEN. WELL, VENTILATED SPACES LIKE A GARAGE OR DRIVEW
Dirt bike bursts into flames inside Cape Coral home Friday
Updated: 2:57 PM EDT Oct 4, 2025
A dirt bike caught fire inside a Cape Coral home on Friday.According to the Cape Coral Fire Department, crews responded to a home in the 2200 block of Southwest Fourth Street after a report of a dirt bike catching on fire.CCFD said residents were working on the bike inside the home when it burst into flames.Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames quickly, and there were no injuries. CCFD said this serves as an important reminder to always do mechanical work in a well-ventilated area, such as an open garage or in an outdoor area. Trending News:Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz awarded $608M in FEMA funding, heating up calls for federal review Movies hitting theaters in OctoberPunta Gorda woman accused of stealing motorized Publix shopping cart to drive herself to appointmentLee County superintendent recommends firing 3 teachers after Charlie Kirk commentsLow-pressure systems in the Gulf and the Bahamas are not expected to developDOWNLOAD 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. —
A dirt bike caught fire inside a Cape Coral home on Friday.
According to the Cape Coral Fire Department, crews responded to a home in the 2200 block of Southwest Fourth Street after a report of a dirt bike catching on fire.
CCFD said residents were working on the bike inside the home when it burst into flames.
Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames quickly, and there were no injuries.
CCFD said this serves as an important reminder to always do mechanical work in a well-ventilated area, such as an open garage or in an outdoor area.
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