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Clogged Dryer Vent Caused Mobile Home Fire

Fire investigators have determined that a fire that destroyed a mobile home Wednesday night was caused by a clogged dryer vent overheating.

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CLEARWATER, FL -- Fire investigators have determined that a fire that destroyed a mobile home Wednesday night was caused by a clogged dryer vent overheating.

Clearwater firefighters arrived at 2649 Osaka Drive in the Japanese Gardens Mobile Home Park on Feb. 13 at 10:30 p.m. to find a mobile home fully involved.

Fortunately, all of the residents safely escaped.

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Firefighters say the intense heat from the blaze caused minor damage to two neighboring mobile homes.

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