Investigators say fire at Lee County home where 1 person found dead was intentionally set
LEE COUNTY, Fla. —
A death investigation is underway after deputies with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of a structure fire in the 11000 block of Ranchette Road Saturday afternoon. Investigators say that the fire was set on purpose.
Deputies say that one person was found dead.
In a post on X, LCSO says that detectives with the Major Crimes Unit are investigating.
Investigators with the South Trail Fire Protection & Rescue Service District and State Fire Marshall’s Office say that this fire, which originated in the kitchen of the home, was incendiary, or intentionally set.
“Since early this morning. Yeah, we started noticing the cars,” said neighbor Ryan Jasper.
Drivers have been seen making U-turns as deputies restricted access to the area, allowing emergency crews to enter.
“Not a lot goes on here. We’re hoping they figure out what happened,” Jasper said.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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