Lit cigarette and gas can in bedroom sparked Miami apartment fire that left man critical, officials say
By Rubén Rosario
Published on April 1, 2026.
A Miami apartment fire has left a 36-year-old man with severe burns all over his body, according to City of Miami Fire Rescue. The fire started when a cigarette was lit in a bedroom where a gas can was being stored. The victim was rushed to the hospital with critical injuries. The American Red Cross is assisting the three adults affected by the fire. Fire officials have determined that the fire was accidental and have warned against keeping gas cans indoors.
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