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Clearwater House Fire In Which 2 Hurt Not Suspicious

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Crews responding to a house fire late Monday night in Clearwater found a 60-year-old man outside the home suffering from burns, authorities say.

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By RAY REYES | The Tampa Tribune

Published: December 16, 2008

Updated: 12/16/2008 11:27 am

CLEARWATER - Detectives with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office do not think a Clearwater house fire is suspicious, but the investigation is continuing.

The fire started in the living room and kitchen area of the home at 1215 Palm St. about 10:40 p.m. Monday, detectives said. Firefighters found the homeowner, 60-year-old Louis McClenning, outside and suffering from burns. He was taken by ambulance to Tampa General Hospital, Clearwater public safety spokeswoman Elizabeth Watts said in a statement. His condition has not been released.

A firefighter became overheated and was taken to Morton Plant Hospital, Watts said.

"I am told she is doing OK," Watts said.

Detectives said the fire caused about $50,000 worth of damage. They have not determined how the blaze began.

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