Flames engulf Appliances 4 Less store on US-41 in Fort Myers

FORT MYERS, Fla. —

Crews responded to a fire that broke out at Appliances 4 Less along Cleveland Avenue (U.S. 41) near Jefferson Avenue in Fort Myers on Tuesday afternoon.

A Gulf Coast News crew at the scene spotted smoke and flames billowing from the building as firefighters worked to extinguish the fire.

The Fort Myers Fire Department said there are no reports of injuries at this time and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

U.S. 41 is closed in both directions between Winkler and Collier Avenue due to the incident, the Fort Myers Police Department said. FMFD said the fire is under control.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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