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Victim Of Overnight Tampa House Fire Identified

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Investigators from several agencies are working to determine the cause of the fire.

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By CHIP OSOWSKI | News Channel 8

Published: August 27, 2008

Updated: 08/27/2008 03:32 pm

TAMPA - The state fire marshal is investigating a fire at a North Tampa house where a 47-year-old woman was found dead early this morning.

Officials said the fire that began at 1306 E. Poinsettia Ave. about 1:15 a.m. does not appear suspicious.

Lori Ruebenson was a guest at the house. Firefighters found her dead in the burning building, Tampa Fire Rescue Capt. Bill Wade said.

A woman who was a guest at the house escaped without injury, firefighters said. She was not identified.

Ruebenson was a registered nurse whose parents live in Tampa, said her husband, Art Ruebenson of West Palm Beach. Her survivors include two sons, ages 19 and 16.

"She's a lady who loved life. I guarantee that," he said.

Property records show the house is owned by Lloyd B. Richardson. An attempt to reach Richardson was unsuccessful.

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