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    Officials: Used fireworks spark Seminole County house fire

    By Gene Saladna,

    18 days ago

    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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