SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Police believe an arsonist may be responsible for setting cars on fire in Southwest Miami-Dade.
Overnight surveillance video showed someone running before a big explosion happened in the driveway of a house near Sunset Drive and Southwest 87th Avenue. A Mustang was seen going up in flames, while a pickup truck was also damaged.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue arrived just after 1:30 a.m., Monday, and were able to put out the fire.
The owner of both cars said he heard people outside his home before the fire, but before he could figure out what happened, the vehicles were already on fire.
He added that he doesn’t understand why he may have been targeted.
“We didn’t deserve this,” said the unnamed owner. “You know, I’m a hard-working man. I have three businesses, never been in problems with anybody in my entire life. You can go through my phone list, and you call each one of them and they’ll tell you I’m a stand up guy. I don’t screw with anybody, and for this to happen to me, it’s just surprising.”
Police continue to search for who may have set the cars on fire.
If you have any information on these fires, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $1,000 reward. The owner of both cars is also offering a $10,000 reward.
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