Intense flames and smoke engulf Fort Myers Shores house along Caloosahatchee River

Firefighters battled a house fire on Island Road in Fort Myers Shores, which caused significant damage to a home along the Caloosahatchee River. A neighbor shared pictures and videos of the fire, showing intense flames and smoke. The neighbor said she spoke to the residents of the home, who are unharmed, but said that a few pets were lost in the fire. Since the fire began, tanker trucks have been seen bringing in more water for firefighters. Gulf Coast News has reached out to the Fort Myers Shores Fire District for more information on what sparked the blaze. Count on Gulf Coast News to bring you the latest updates on this developing story. 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.