SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Investigators say used fireworks left inside a garage led to a house fire in Longwood.
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Firefighters responded to the home along Alaqua Drive shortly before 11:30 p.m. Thursday.
The Seminole County Fire Department said while the fire was mostly contained to the garage, the 6,000 square foot home suffered extensive smoke and water damage.
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Everyone who was inside when the fire broke out made it to safety, but SCFD said they’ll have to live elsewhere for now.
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Nearly two dozen fire units fought the late-night blaze.
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Lake Mary, Longwood and Sanford helped SCFD crews knock the fire down.
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