Duplex Fire In DeLand Under Investigation

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DeLand, FL-A structure fire near DeLand on Thursday has raised suspicions that it may be arson. Investigators with the state fire marshal's office were back at the property on Jeannette Lane on Friday.

Witnesses are reported to have seen two young people running from a storage building, which was destroyed. A duplex on the property was not damaged but firefighters removed two dogs from the building as a precaution. A carport was also destroyed.

Investigators are looking for an ignition source.

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