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House fire contained in Ybor City

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A house fire in Ybor City was contained to just one house this evening.

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Published: June 14, 2009

Updated: 06/14/2009 09:12 pm

TAMPA - Tampa firefighters were able to quickly knock down a house fire Sunday evening before it spread to other nearby buildings.

Shortly after 6:30 p.m. firefighters responded to a reported house fire, finding a two-story home at 23rd Street and 15th Avenue with heavy smoke and flames, according for Fire Rescue officials.

Firefighters were able to get the fire under control despite heavy exposures on the east side of the home.

Nobody was injured in the blaze.

About 24 firefighters with 11 trucks responded. The fire is being investigated by the Tampa Fire Marshal's Office.

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