MIAMI – Six vehicles were damaged Friday morning after one vehicle caught fire outside a mechanic shop in Miami, firefighters confirmed.
The fire was reported at 5:20 a.m. outside the Power Muffler mechanic shop, located at 7751 NW Seventh Ave.
According to City of Miami Department of Fire-Rescue Lt. Pete Sanchez, firefighters extended hand lines when they arrived and “began an aggressive fire attack.”
He said the fire was under control within minutes and was contained to the outside of the business, however, six vehicles were damaged in the fire.
According to Sanchez, the business was closed at the time of the fire so no one was injured.
The Miami Fire Investigation Unit and Miami Police were investigating to determine the cause of the fire, however the owner of the auto shop told Local 10 News reporter Samiar Nefzi that someone broke into his business and lit one of the cars on fire.
He said he has surveillance video, which he turned over to police.
Fire rescue officials later confirmed that this was indeed a case of arson and said the investigation has been turned over to the Miami Police Department.