Investigators remain on-scene of a fire reported at approximately 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at 5010 22nd Street N.
Multiple reports were received reporting a “whole house on fire.” Firefighters from St. Petersburg Fire Rescue encountered a large garage-like building in the backyard of the address with fire showing above the trees.
Crews immediately knocked the fire back so it did not spread to neighboring houses. While extinguishing the fire and moving through the debris, crews heard an adult male yell out for help, at approximately 6 a.m.
Firefighters found the male in an enclosed space within the fire. Currently, the victim is at the hospital in critical but stable condition. Fire investigators are on the scene looking for the cause of the fire.
As of 6 p.m., multiple ambulances remained on the scene along with investigators. The fire does appear suspicious, and updates will be posted if/when received.