Residents and dog escape house fire on SW 6th Ave in Cape Coral

CAPE CORAL, Fla. —

Cape Coral firefighters responded to a fire that ignited at a home in the 4600 block of SW 6th Avenue on Friday afternoon.

Crews responded to the scene at approximately 1 p.m. and were able to extinguish the flames.

The Cape Coral Fire Department said the residents and their dog were able to get out safely, and no injuries were reported, but they will need Red Cross housing assistance.

Fire officials are investigating the cause of the fire.

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