Fire damages Largo home, no one injured

LARGO -- Two people were in a Largo home when a fire started in the garage about 4 p.m. today, but no one was injured.

Assistant Chief Rick Walker of Pinellas Suncoast Fire Rescue said about two dozen firefighters responded and had the blaze under control within about 20 minutes. A person driving by noticed smoke from the garage and called, he said.

Walker said the home may be a total loss. The cause are still under investigation, but it appears to be accidental. The Red Cross has been called to assist the victims.

-- Stephanie Garry, Times Staff Writer