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A suspicious structure fire destroyed a home Friday night at 3101 Lake June Blvd. in Lake Placid.
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Suspicious fire destroys home in Leisure Lakes By ED BALDRIDGE LAKE PLACID -- Suspicious activity before a house fire Friday night has prompted the State Fire Marshall to suspect arson. A fire that started just after 10 p.m. at the house owned by Wayne Cook and located at 3101 Lake June Blvd. resulted in a total loss, according to friends of the family. Peggy Gray, who knows the family through her grandson, said that the neighbor behind the house reported hearing a splash in the pool around 10:15 p.m. and called the authorities when she saw flames a few moments later. Gray also told the News-Sun that some jewelry, guns and other items were missing from the home. Gray said that the neighbor saw individuals "crouching around the outside" and reported that a gas can had been thrown into the pool. "Wayne was on a fishing trip somewhere towards Sarasota," Gray said. "He lives there alone, and Justin visits on the weekend, and Wayne's son Justin was up in Frostproof, so no one was at home. It looked like they broke into the shed behind the house and took a gas can from there," Gray added. "Wayne returned around midnight, and was just devastated," Gray said. Additionally, Gray said that a gun, that did not belong to Cook, was found across the street from the home by sheriff's deputies, but no other information was available. "The house was a total loss, Wayne could not salvage anything. We took him some clothes, but he will have to replace everything," Gray said. A call to the State Fire Marshall was not returned at press time. Anyone who has information about the fire should call the State Fire Marshall's Office at 863-679-4180.  The Truth! (by: LittleBirdie - 10/30/2009) The lady has the story a little twisted. The tank of gas was in the pool, yes; but it was originally in the garage, not the shed. The guns were on the side of the house along with jewelry boxes that were empty. Jewelry and gold collectible coins were stolen among more things. Also, Mrs. Gray was not there Friday night to know whether or not Wayne was devastated or not. There is about $160,000 or more in damage. Good Stop (by: blah - 10/28/2009) Looks like the fireman had a busy one, at least the walls are still standing.  Small Banner Ads |
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