Fla. smokers will puff fire-safe cigarettes

As the result of new laws that went into effect Friday, smokers in 12 states will be lighting - and relighting - fire-safe cigarettes designed to go out when they're not puffed. ...more

January 2, 2010

Boy with lighter ignited fatal fire, officials say

The fire that killed a 6-year-old boy in November was started by his 5-year-old brother who was playing with a cigarette lighter, igniting a couch, Pasco County sheriff's officials said Monday. ...more

December 30, 2009

Official: 'Suspicious' fire at Clearwater home injures woman

A Clearwater woman is in the hospital after a suspicious fire at her home, officials say. ...more

December 29, 2009

Investigation continues into church fire

The Highlands County Sheriff's Office and the state fire marshal's office are continuing to search for the person or persons who reportedly tried to burn down a Lake Placid church Monday night. ...more

December 23, 2009

Botched WFLZ stunt starts blaze, injures firefighter

A radio station's turkey-frying stunt turned into a recipe for disaster when an attempt to cook the frozen bird in a van resulted in the vehicle catching fire. ...more

December 18, 2009

Fire destroys Van Pelt Road home

There wasn't much left after a fire fully engulfed a home Friday morning off Van Pelt Road. ...more

December 12, 2009

Baby remains in serious condition after Lakeland house fire

LAKELAND -- A 3-week-old boy remained in serious condition at Tampa General Hospital this morning after being burned in a house fire Wednesday afternoon, officials said today. Brantavian Lovelace suffered second-degree burns on his feet and legs, said his father, Brandon Lovelace. ...more

December 10, 2009

Investigators question man about arsons in Ybor area

Fire investigators have questioned a man about a series of arsons this past year in the Ybor City area, but no arrests have been made and his name was not released. The man had rented three of the 14 houses that were set on fire in the neighborhood north of Interstate 4 and west of 22nd Street. ...more

December 9, 2009

Arson possible cause of fire at Town 'N Country office complex

A two-alarm fire ripped through an office complex this morning, destroying four offices. ...more

December 3, 2009

Man faces attempted murder charges in Lutz house fire

A 46-year-old man tried to kill his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend by setting fire to her Lutz home, according to the state fire marshal's office. William P. Harris poured accelerant on the home's doorway and set fire to it Wednesday, an arrest report states. The door is the home's only exit. ...more