Crime & Safety

Arson Believed To Be Cause Of Clearwater House Fire

Fire inspectors believe arson is the cause of a fire that caused $10,000 damage to a vacant house at 1124 Howard Ave.

Fire inspectors believe arson is the cause of a fire that caused $10,000 damage to a vacant house at 1124 Howard Ave.
Fire inspectors believe arson is the cause of a fire that caused $10,000 damage to a vacant house at 1124 Howard Ave. (Clearwater Fire & Rescue)

CLEARWATER, FL — Fire inspectors believe arson is the cause of a fire that caused $10,000 damage to a vacant house at 1124 Howard Ave.

Clearwater Fire & Rescue crews were called at 2:12 a.m. Thursday. There were no injuries reported.

Anyone with information should call the Arson Tip Hot Line at 1-877-NO-ARSON (1-877-662-7766).

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