Miami-Dade, FL - Miami-Dade Police are investigating an arson attack that occurred early Wednesday morning in a South Florida neighborhood.
Surveillance footage captured the suspect in action, who targeted a one-story apartment building located at 2021 NW 31 Street in the Allapattah neighborhood of Miami-Dade.
The fire broke out around 2:30 AM, forcing residents to evacuate the building.
Walter Muñoz, a resident, recounted the terrifying experience to Local 10 News WPLG, describing how neighbors alerted him to the blaze and that he witnessed his car engulfed in flames.
Muñoz tells WPLG "The person that did this, when they catch him, don’t let him out because this was dangerous."
The fire caused significant damage to the building, including a collapsed ceiling and extensive smoke damage.
Several residents have been displaced as a result of the arson.
Miami-Dade County Crime Stoppers is urging anyone with information regarding the arsonist or other related crimes to come forward.
Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling 305-471-8477.