ST. PETERSBURG — Detectives have determined that a fatal house fire at 3963 Neptune Dr. SE early Sunday morning was intentionally set.
The fire occurred on March 22 at approximately 3:18 a.m. Investigators now classify the incident as arson following further investigation.
Four people were inside the home at the time of the fire. Eighteen-year-old Angelina Anderson died from her injuries. A 35-year-old woman remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition. A teenager and a child in the home were not injured.
Authorities are asking anyone who may have seen a suspicious person or unusual activity in the area around the time of the fire to contact the St. Petersburg Police Department at 727-893-7780. Detectives are also seeking any video recordings or additional information related to the incident.
Tips can also be submitted by texting “SPPD” followed by the information to TIP411.
The investigation remains ongoing.
