FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — American Red Cross volunteers assisted four adults following two residential fires in Fort Myers within a 12-hour period.
According to an Oct. 17 news release from the American Red Cross Southwest Florida Chapter, local Disaster Action Team volunteers responded to fires on both Central Avenue and Aquarius Court.
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The Red Cross said one adult received assistance following the fire on Central Avenue, while three adults were assisted after the fire on Aquarius Court.
Fort Myers Fire Department
Volunteers provided emergency aid, including financial assistance, health and mental health services, and recovery support, according to the organization.
The Red Cross said its Disaster Action Team consists of specially trained local volunteers who are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to assist people affected by emergencies.
All Red Cross disaster assistance is provided free of charge.
The organization did not provide the causes of the fires, the extent of the damage or whether anyone was injured.
WINK News has reached out to local authorities for additional information about the fires.
Residents interested in supporting disaster relief efforts can visit redcross.org/donate. Information about home fire safety is available at redcross.org/homefires.