North Port home goes up in flames

North Port Fire Rescue worked a house fire late Saturday. (Credit: City of North Port)

North Port Fire Rescue worked a house fire late Saturday.

Crews responded to a home in the 3700 block of Basket Street and found flames shooting from above the garage.

Everyone inside and their pets had evacuated.

The state fire marshal is investigating the cause.

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