According to Tampa Fire Rescue, Sinderella’s Boutique located at 330 E. Fowler Avenue was totally engulfed in flames at about 2:57 a.m. The blaze was under control a half hour later.
A fire marshal has ruled the fire an arson. Someone entered the business and lit flammable liquid that had been poured all over. The suspect fled the scene.
Damage is estimated at $115,000.
Westbound Fowler Avenue was closed from I-275 to N. Florida Avenue as a result of the fire.
One firefighter suffered a minor injury, was transported to a local hospital and is expected to return to full duty. There were no other injuries reported.
Tampa Fire Rescue reminds citizens that arson is a serious crime. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Fire Marshal’s Office at (813) 274-7000 or use the anonymous tips page at www.tampagov.net/arsontips. If you witness a person committing arson call 911 immediately. Rewards of up to $2,500 or more are available for information leading to the identification of persons involved in arson fires.
