Fire sparks at Fort Myers apartment building; no injuries
FORT MYERS, Fla. —
A fire sparked at a Fort Myers apartment building on the 2000 block of Broadway. No injuries were reported.
According to the Fort Myers Fire Department, the fire started in a multifamily residential unit on the second floor. The Fort Myers Police Department was on the scene to assist with evacuations until firefighters could arrive.
FMFD says that they were able to contain the fire to one apartment, and that only one person was displaced. Crews say the fire was potentially caused by a pot left unattended on the stove.
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.