Fire officials believe fire started in or around dryer

CASSELBERRY, Fla. – Six people and a dog were displaced Wednesday after a Casselberry home caught fire.

According to the Seminole County Fire Department, the occupants were out of the home when firefighters arrived.

The department said 50% of the home was involved. Photos shared by the department showed a plume of smoke coming from the residence.

SCFD responded to an early morning structure fire in Casselberry on Crestview Lane. E21 advised heavy smoke and flames visible. 50% of the home involved. Fire is out. Overhaul in progress. @RedCrossCFL is assisting the occupants. Longwood fire aslo on scene. pic.twitter.com/LyE06vpG5y

— Seminole County Fire Department (SCFD) PIO Media (@scfdpio) December 27, 2023

According to a spokesperson with the department, the home did not have any smoke detectors.

Red Cross is assisting the six people and a dog. No one was injured in the fire.

An investigation is ongoing.


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