Hollywood Police Car Found on Fire in Southwest Miami-Dade

Vehicle Fire Incident

• 🚨 A Hollywood police officer's car was discovered engulfed in flames early Thursday morning in southwest Miami-Dade.
• 💥 Neighbors reported hearing and feeling an explosion just before the vehicle caught fire.
• 🏃‍♂️ One neighbor captured video of a man running away from the scene with something in his hand immediately after the flames erupted.

Community Impact and Investigation

• 🏠 Fortunately, no one was inside the car at the time of the incident, and no injuries were reported.
• 😟 The event caused significant distress to residents, with one neighbor describing their daughter experiencing anxiety attacks throughout the night.
• ❓ The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire and why the Hollywood police car was located in that area, exploring possibilities such as whether the officer lived there or if the vehicle was stolen.
• ⛽ The scene showed charred grass, and a faint smell of gasoline and smoke was present.
• 🗣️ Residents expressed concern and a desire for the authorities to identify the suspect and their motive.