Crime & Safety

Fire At St. Pete Beach Resort Contained, City Officials Say

Firefighters and emergency responders contained a fire that broke out at a St. Pete Beach resort, city officials said.

ST. PETE BEACH, FL — Firefighters responded to a structure fire at the TradeWinds Resort in St. Pete Beach on Sunday evening, city officials said in a social media post.

St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue and multiple surrounding fire and emergency response agencies responded to the reported fire at the resort, located at 5500 Gulf Blvd.

The fire was limited to a maintenance and office area of the resort and was contained, officials said.

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“We appreciate the coordinated response and efforts of our St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue personnel and the automatic aid agencies assisting at the scene,” officials said.

Further details about the fire, including its possible cause, weren’t released by the city.

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