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Verizon Crew Sparks Fire In St. Pete Home

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Published: September 26, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG - A Verizon crew working outside a home this afternoon accidentally struck a power line, causing a power surge that started a fire in the home's attic, fire officials said.

The occupant of the house at 676 Apalachee Circle N.E., Enile Snijeer, smelled smoke, said Lt. Joel Granata of St. Petersburg Fire and Rescue. When he couldn't find its source, he contacted the fire department, Granata said.

Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire, reported at 12:33 p.m., before it spread from attic insulation and wiring to the rest of the house.

Damage to the $561,000 home is expected to cost about $8,000, Granata said.

There were no injuries.

Editor's note: An earlier version of this story misidentified the utility company that sparked a blaze.

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