Abandoned St. Pete Home Destroyed by Fire

A two-story St. Petersburg home was destroyed Tuesday by what authorities say was an accidental fire.

St. Petersburg Fire & Rescue arrived to the burning home at 1021 10th Ave S. around 5 a.m. Tuesday, where they found a homeless man in the front porch area. He was not hurt, according to officials.

Firefighters were able to put out the fire, but the home is a total loss. The 1,866-square-foot wood frame house is valued at $28,685.

According to St. Petersburg Fire & Rescue, the fire was accidental. No recent owners were identified or located at the time of the fire.

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