A three-story home under construction in St. Petersburg caught fire on Sunday evening, prompting a response from St. Petersburg Fire Rescue, as reported by local news outlets. The structure, located off Bayshore Boulevard Northeast, was “fully engulfed in flames” upon the firefighters’ arrival, WFLA detailed in their coverage.
The fire, which erupted at the still uninhabited building, was battled through the night by fire crews. They employed aerial units to address the blaze from an overhead position. According to WTSP, adjacent homes were also protected, though one neighboring building did experience minor damage due to, radiant heat.
Photos released by officials captured the intense smoke and flames emanating from the property. A nearby structure suffered minor damage, but no injuries were reported in the incident, marking a fortunate avoidance of personal harm amidst the property damage…