Man Sets Gas Station Pump Ablaze After Referencing Cuba Sanctions, Miami-Dade Deputies Seek Suspect
Miami-Dade deputies are searching for a man who set a gas station pump on fire at a Chevron station on Southwest 40th Street and 87th Avenue on August 13. The suspect, seen holding a sign referencing U.S. sanctions against Cuba,…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 28, 2026 —
Miami-Dade deputies are actively searching for an individual who is alleged to have set a gas station pump on fire. The incident occurred on August 13 at a Chevron station located at the intersection of Southwest 40th Street and 87th Avenue.
According to preliminary reports, the suspect was observed at the scene holding a sign. The sign reportedly referenced U.S. sanctions imposed against Cuba.
Following the alleged act of setting the pump ablaze, the pump reportedly exploded. The suspect then fled the scene. Information suggests that the individual may have sustained injuries during the incident.
The exact circumstances leading up to the suspect’s actions, including the specific content of the sign beyond its reference to U.S. sanctions on Cuba, were not immediately detailed. Details regarding the extent of the damage to the gas station pump or the facility were also not provided.
Authorities have not yet released the identity of the suspect. The investigation is ongoing as Miami-Dade deputies work to locate the individual involved in the incident. Further details regarding the investigation and the suspect’s whereabouts are pending.
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