Authorities investigating a fire that injured three in Clearwater

Firefighters from the Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department responded to reports of a house fire at approximately 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2022. The incident was reported at a residence at 2471 Chaucer Street.

Three people were taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries after the fire, which was limited to a single bedroom and involved a mattress.

One adult male was taken to Tampa General Hospital as a trauma alert, along with an adult female.

Another adult male was taken to Mease Countryside Hospital for treatment.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.