ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - An overnight fire in St. Petersburg has claimed the life of one person, according to officials.

St. Pete Police Searching For Man Leaving Scene Of Deadly House Fire

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - St. Petersburg Police is assisting with the investigation of a house fire at 6562 Pasadena Avenue North, on October 11th, where a man was found deceased.
According to St. Petersburg Fire Rescue, at approximately 12:30 a.m., fire crews responded to 6500 block of Pasadena Avenue South for reports of a house on fire.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – St. Petersburg Police is assisting with the investigation of a house fire at 6562 Pasadena Avenue North, on October 11th, where a man was found deceased.

Detectives would like to speak to a man seen leaving the immediate area between 12:20 a.m. and 12:30 a.m.

“He is of undetermined race, in his 20s or 30s, about 5’11” tall, with a thin to medium build, and last seen wearing a long-sleeved white hooded sweatshirt with “Billabong” written on the front and blue jeans. He is not considered a suspect but investigators would like to speak with him because he may have information that could assist with the investigation,” police say.

Around 12:30 a.m. on October 11th, St. Petersburg Fire Rescue responded to the house fire and found it had heavy fire from all sides.

The fire was extinguished without incident. Due to extensive damage and structural instability, firefighters were unable to complete a detailed search of the home until daylight. Firefighters located a deceased victim during the detailed search of the structure.

If anyone has information, please contact the St. Petersburg Police Dept. 727-893-7780 or text SPPD + your tip to TIP411.

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