Man dies after house fire in Pinellas County, deputies say
Authorities are investigating a fatal house fire that happened in unincorporated Largo.
LARGO, Fla. - On Sunday night, officials say a man died after a house fire in unincorporated Largo.
According to Pinellas County deputies, they received reports of smoke coming from a home on 116th Avenue North around 10:29 p.m. Deputies say Largo and Seminole firefighters were fighting the fire when they arrived.
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Detectives say the fire department forced their way into the home and found 59-year-old Thomas Shook lying on the floor.
Officials say Shook died after being taken to the hospital.
Robbery/homicide and burglary/pawn (arson) detectives are investigating the fire. According to them, the fire does not appear to be suspicious.
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Detectives say that the Medical Examiner's Office will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of Shook's death.
According to authorities, the investigation is ongoing.