Other - Retail, Retail Tampa, FL – Early morning arson fire at business extinguished by sprinkler system September 19, 2015 viking210 An early morning fire at the Hookah Hut in South Tampa today has been ruled an arson, firefighters said. Tampa Fire Rescue responded to the business, 3215 Henderson Blvd., at 6:19 a.m. and found that the fire had already been extinguished by the building’s sprinkler system, according to a release from the agency. The Fire Marshal arrived to investigate and found that the front and rear doors of the business showed signs of forced entry, the release said. The Fire Marshal also discovered that the fire started in multiple places and found an unknown liquid with a strong odor. Tampa Fire Rescue’s HAZMAT team was called in to investigate the liquid. About $20,000 in damage was caused to the building and contents, firefighters said. Firefighters continue to investigate. Anyone with information should contact the Fire Marshal’s Office at (813) 274-7000 or use the anonymous tips page at www.tampagov.net/arsontips. Rewards of up to $2,500 or more are available for information leading to an arrest.
