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Christmas Decorations Blamed For Early Morning Fire
Members of Tampa Fire Rescue responded to an early morning fire early Thursday. The fire took place at 314 W. Crest Avenue, shortly before 3 a.m.
According to the Tampa Fire Department, when crews arrived at the residence, they found heavy smoke and flames coming from the east side of the home. The fire had also spread to a van in the driveway of the neighbor’s home. It also affected a neigh- boring home.
Officials said the fire orig- inated on the front porch of the home and extended into the attic. The fire created major damage that resulted in a partial collapse of the building.
The Fire Marshal said it was determined to be acci- dental due to an electrical malfunction. There were sev- eral electrical cords plugged into an outlet connected to Christmas lights and decora- tion in the front yard.
There were two adults in the home at the time of the fire. Both escaped without in- jury, officials said.
Damage to the home is es- timated at $170,000. The home was declared a total loss. Damage to the neigh- bor’s van was estimated at $6,000.
BIRTHDAY TIME #43 AND PROUD
SHANNON MATHIS
Shannon Mathis will celebrate her big day 01-09-2018 with her daughters, Shawndra, Donlin and Felicia, and Auntie Sandra.
Birthday shout goes out also from Daddy Steve, grandparents, Norine and Ken, uncles, Gary, Carnell and Norman, Auntie Patricia, Pam, Winifred and many other family members.
We all love you!
BEAUTY UNLIMITED
SANTANA
Don’t let the cold weather get you down. This week’s Spotlight feature Santana, will brighten up your day and make you feel good about yourself and life all over again. Santana has her sights set on a career that will put her in a place she’s only dreamed about.
Samantha is a very confident young lady who is very much in touch with herself and those around her. Samantha knows suc- cess is right around the corner, and she also knows she has to be patient. We appreciate Samantha allowing us to feature her as this week’s Spotlight feature.
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