ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The St. Petersburg Police Department are looking for information about a deadly house fire which killed an 18-year-old girl over the weekend.
The fire happened at a home on Neptune Drive SE in Coquina Key at 3:18 a.m. on Sunday, March 22.
St. Petersburg Police determined the cause of the fire was arson.
Detectives canvassed the neighborhood again on Tuesday. They handed out flyers and spoke to neighbors.
"This was done initially, but they’re going out again now that we can conclusively say it was arson with flyers to see if we can perhaps urge somebody to come forward with information," said Yolanda Fernandez with the St. Petersburg Police Department.
WATCH: 1 woman dead, 2 others hospitalized after Coquina Key house fire: SPFR
Firefighters found a single-story home with heavy fire and occupants inside, according to a news release.
St. Petersburg Police said a 35-year-old woman, her two sons, ages 11 and 17, were inside the home along with her 18-year-old sister.
Police said 18-year-old Angelina Anderson died from her injuries.
The two minors were treated for smoke inhalation and released, according to SPFR.
The 35-year-old remains hospitalized.
"Her injuries are not life-threatening. However, she does have serious burns and a long road ahead of her, she has very serious injuries," said Fernandez.
Anyone with information on the arson is asked to contact St. Pete Police at 727-893-7780 or text tip: SPPD+Tip to 847-411 (TIP-411).
"Check your Ring camera, check your camera, something you might think is not important could end up being a crucial piece of the puzzle in this case for detectives. Please review the video that you have at home," said Fernandez.
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