9 displaced after fire at Clearwater home

CLEARWATER, Fla. - Firefighters battled an early morning fire that forced nine people out of their home, according to Clearwater Fire Rescue.

The backstory:

Fire officials say crews responded just before 1 a.m. to a two-story home in the 1500 block of S. Washington Ave.

Firefighters could see flames and smoke when they arrived, according to fire rescue, and were able to get the fire under control.

Nine people were displaced after a house fire in Clearwater early Thursday.

No injuries were reported.

Investigators say a lit candle was knocked over, causing the fire.

Officials say the Red Cross is helping the victims who were displaced.

The Source: This story was written with information from Clearwater Fire Rescue.

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