Crime & Safety

Fire That Destroyed Skiff, Portion Of Dock Determined To Be Arson

Investigators from Clearwater Fire & Rescue and detectives from the Clearwater Police Department have determined the fire to be arson.

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The Clearwater Fire and Rescue Department were called to the scene of a fire involving a boat and a portion of the dock behind the city's recreation center on Clearwater Beach. (Clearwater Fire)
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Investigators from Clearwater Fire & Rescue and detectives from the Clearwater Police Department have determined the fire to be arson and are continuing to investigate. (Clearwater Fire)
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Investigators from Clearwater Fire & Rescue and detectives from the Clearwater Police Department have determined the fire to be arson and are continuing to investigate. (Clearwater Fire)
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Investigators from Clearwater Fire & Rescue and detectives from the Clearwater Police Department have determined the fire to be arson and are continuing to investigate. (Clearwater Fire)
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Investigators from Clearwater Fire & Rescue and detectives from the Clearwater Police Department have determined the fire to be arson and are continuing to investigate. (Clearwater Fire)

CLEARWATER, FL — Around 12:18 a.m. Thursday, Clearwater Fire & Rescue crews were called to the scene of a fire involving a 15-foot skiff and a portion of the dock behind the city's recreation center on Clearwater Beach.

There were no injuries reported.

Investigators from Clearwater Fire & Rescue and detectives from the Clearwater Police Department have determined the fire to be arson and are continuing to investigate.

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