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Deputies continue searching for man who set SW Miami-Dade gas station pump on fire before fleeing
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kevin Boulandier , as published by WSVN 7 News
· August 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the incident and the ongoing search for the man are available from the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. A man is being sought by authorities for allegedly setting a gas station pump on fire.
A man is being sought by authorities for allegedly setting a gas station pump on fire. Video footage shows the man, wearing dark clothing and a distinctive armband, approaching a pump and setting it ablaze. The incident occurred at a Chevron gas station, and the man was captured on camera holding a sign with a message referencing US sanctions against Cuba.
The man's actions were followed by an explosion, and he appeared to be injured as he ran away from the scene. Despite this, he got up and continued fleeing. Further details about the incident and the ongoing search for the man are available from the Miami -Dade Sheriff's Office.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 29, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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