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AVON PARK, Fla. - An Avon Park home was destroyed by a fire that started in the kitchen, according to Highlands County Fire Rescue.
Fire crews responded around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday to a burning single-family home on the 400 block of W Gobourne St.
Courtesy: Highlands County Fire Rescue.
The only person inside was helped out of the home by first responders.
Investigators say that the fire spread after a cooking accident.
Courtesy: Highlands County Fire Rescue.
The duplex unit and a camper next door were both damaged by the fire. No injuries were reported.
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HCFR says that the home is a total loss.
Courtesy: Highlands County Fire Rescue.
What's next:
The Red Cross is in contact with the home's resident to figure out next steps.
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The Source: Information for this story was provided by Highlands County Fire Rescue.