Lee County, FL — Five people have been displaced, including three children, after a dryer caught fire inside of a home at 12260 Dakota Ridge Place in the Lennar at Savanna Lakes community in Lehigh Acres.
Lehigh Acres Fire crews responded to the incident at 10:07 PM Tuesday night.
Fire crews observed thick smoke coming from the garage and found the dryer unit fully engulfed in flames upon making entry into the residence.
The fire was put out within three minutes and no injuries were reported.
Two adults and three children have reportedly been displaced due to the fire.
The American Red Cross has been notified to assist them with temporary housing.
The fire appears to be non-suspicious at this time and is under investigation by the LAFD.
Initial reports indicate that smoke damage is present throughout the interior of the home.
The exact cause of the fire is unknown.
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By: Kevin Burgos | UCBN
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