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Arson Suspected In Mobile Home Fire

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A fire destroyed this vacant home at lot No. 57 in the Riviera Mobile Home Park in Clearwater, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office reported.

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By DAVE NICHOLSON | The Tampa Tribune

Published: August 2, 2008

Clearwater - A fire that investigators think was intentionally set destroyed a vacant mobile home this morning.

The blaze, reported about 2 a.m. destroyed a home at lot No. 57 in the Riviera Mobile Home Park, 29141 U.S. 19 North, Clearwater, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office reported.

The home, owned by Ronald E. Wicks, 66, was a total loss, deputies said. No one was injured but some neighboring homes received minor damage.

Detectives assigned to the sheriff's arson unit, along with investigators from the Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department and he State Fire Marshal's Office determined that the fire had been intentionally set, deputies reported.

The investigation continues.

Anyone with information is asked to contact sheriff's Detective William White at (727) 582-6200, or to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS.

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