Dunedin Fire Department Helps Put Out House Fire

Dunedin firefighters helped extinguish a house fire in unincorporated Pinellas County Tuesday night, saving the home.

Dunedin firefighters arrived on scene to a working fire at 2033 Ridgecrest Dr., and quickly got the blaze under control by ventilating and attacking the fire. The home was unoccupied at the time. 

After investigating the scene following the fire, Dunedin fire marshal Bill McElligott determined the fire was centered to the kitchen of the single family home, specifically unattended cooking materials on a stovetop that ignited while the family left for a walk.

Dunedin firefighters responded to the fire with three engines and a ladder truck.

The fire was contained to the kitchen area of the house and the roof above the kitchen. There was heat and smoke damage throughout the house. Dunedin fire authorities estimate the fire caused $100,000 structure damage and $40,000 to the contents of the residence.

Clearwater Fire and Rescue also assisted in putting out the fire.