ST. PETERSBURG: We are learning more about the man who died in a fire in St. Petersburg on Saturday morning.
What you need to know
- Fire victim identified as Albert Maynard; he was about 60 years old
- Residents said she had her own business and that her daughter was in college
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Family and friends say his name is Albert Maynard and he was about 60 years old.
“It simply came to our notice then. I just saw Yesterday. I was comforted by my father. So with that said, he will really miss you, ”said the neighbor next door, Lagenia Williams.
For Williams, knowing that his neighbor has gone very close to home.
“I have known Al for over 40 years. We have been neighbors and we have lived in this neighborhood all our lives, ”he said.
When firefighting teams arrived, they pulled him out of the house and tried to save his life.
He was taken to Bayfront Health, where he died.
Researchers say it was not the only loss of life.
“It simply came to our notice then. It looks like the area of origin of the fire will be the kitchen area. A dog was also found inside the house which has also died. They were the only two in the house, “said St. Petersburg Fire Rescue Fire Lieutenant Lieutenant Steven Lawrence.
As long as questions remain, for those living on the narrow street of 6th South Avenue, they will have memories and one on top of the other to lean on.
“He is a very nice and hardworking man. He owned his own business, got up every morning and went to work. Her daughter is in college. He was a very, very good man, “said Williams.
The cause of the fire is still being investigated and the cause of death is not determined.