ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — One person was found dead after their St. Pete home erupted in flames early Wednesday morning.
St. Petersburg Fire Rescue said at around 12:30 a.m., crews arrived at the 6500 block of Pasadena Avenue South regarding a house fire.
The heavy fire covered all sides of the home and was extinguished.
Due to the damage and structural instability, firefighters were unable to conduct a thorough walkthrough of the home.
When crews conducted a detailed walkthrough during daylight, they found a deceased person.
The cause of the fire is considered suspicious and the incident is under investigation.