CLEARWATER BEACH, FLA. — Clearwater firefighters responded to a blaze early Wednesday morning after flames were spotted on the roof of an abandoned motel, officials said.
Clearwater Fire and Rescue crews responded to the two-alarm fire in the 400 block of East Shore Drive on Clearwater Beach.
The call came in at 3:45 a.m. when fire was spotted at the abandoned motel.
As firefighters first arrived, there was heavy fire originating from the roof, fire officials said.
No injuries were reported.
The cause is under investigation.
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