NOW AT 6. BUT FIRST, BREAKING NEWS RIGHT NOW AT 6 FIRE TORE THROUGH A FAMILY’S HOME KILLING CATS, DOGS AND BIRDS IN NORTH FORT MYERS. >> THANK YOU FOR WATCHING GULF COAST NEWS. I’M PETER BUSCH AND I’M KELLIE BURNS. THE FAMILY LIVES ON SANTA CRUZ STREET OFF US. 41 GULF COAST NEWS REPORTER ANDREW FRANKEL IS THERE LIVE IN. EDWARD, YOU FIND OUT THAT SOMEBODY WENT TO THE HOSPITAL AS WELL. >> YES, MOMENTS WHEN WE ARRIVED, FORT MYERS FIRE DISTRICT TELLS US THAT THERE WAS 3 PEOPLE INSIDE THE HOME WHEN THE FIRE OCCURRED. ONE OF THEM WAS TAKEN BY EMS AWAY FROM THE SCENE. >> BUT THE LARGER NUMBERS HERE AT THE AMOUNT OF SIGNIFICANT ANIMALS INSIDE THAT WERE FOUND DEAD INSIDE THE HOME. YOU CAN SEE THE HOME BEHIND ME AS WE LOOK AT THE BURNS ROOF, THE WALLS HERE AS WELL. THE FAMILY WAITING WITH THE ONE DOG THAT SURVIVED NORTH FORT MYERS FIRE SAYS 4 DOGS WERE INSIDE THE HOUSE, BUT 3 DIED. UNFORTUNATELY, AS WELL AS 14 CATS AND MULTIPLE BIRDS FOUND DEAD INSIDE OF THE HOME BECAUSE OF THE FIRE. THEY SAY THAT RED CROSS HAS ALSO BEEN CALLED TO HELP THE FAMILY. RIGHT NOW, YOU CAN SEE THE FIRE DISTRICT IS STILL HERE. RESPONDING TO THE SCENE AS THE FAMILY WAITS HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AFTER THE FACT WE’RE HERE TO LET YOU KNOW ON WHAT MORE INFORMATION RECEIVE FROM THE PATIENTS AND THE INVESTIGATION CONTINUES INTO THIS FIRE. BUT RIGHT NOW LIVE
1 person hospitalized, at least 17 pets die in North Fort Myers house fire
Updated: 6:08 PM EST Dec 3, 2025
North Fort Myers Fire crews responded to a blaze that engulfed a home along Santa Cruz Street.According to the North Fort Myers Fire Control District, there were three people inside the home, and one person had to be transported to the hospital.Fire officials said 14 cats and three of the four dogs inside died, and multiple birds died.Gulf Coast News reached out to North Fort Myers Fire for more information on what caused the fire and the current condition of the person who was taken to the hospital.This is a developing story and will be updated.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.
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. —
North Fort Myers Fire crews responded to a blaze that engulfed a home along Santa Cruz Street.
According to the North Fort Myers Fire Control District, there were three people inside the home, and one person had to be transported to the hospital.
Fire officials said 14 cats and three of the four dogs inside died, and multiple birds died.
Gulf Coast News reached out to North Fort Myers Fire for more information on what caused the fire and the current condition of the person who was taken to the hospital.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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.