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Fort Myers man accused of setting fire to occupied home

Fort Myers police arrested a 24-year-old man after investigators said someone intentionally set fire outside a home while people were inside.

When
Monday, August 24, 2026
Where
100 block of Williams Street
Official source
WINK News

What happened?

WINK reports that Fort Myers police arrested Mario Cabrera after officers responded to a residential fire in the 100 block of Williams Street. Police said someone intentionally started a fire outside the home while people were inside, causing significant exterior damage and damaging several items. Cabrera was taken to the Lee County Jail on a first-degree arson charge.

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