Clarksville house fire investigated as arson

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Clarksville police are investigating a house fire that began with fireworks Monday night as arson.

Detective Michael Patterson says it happened about 10 p.m. in the 700 block of Ford Street. The residents of the home heard fireworks hit the front door just prior to that area of the house catching fire.

The three elderly residents were able to safely escape before the flames reached the interior of the home, but the structure was a total loss.

Anyone with information on the incident should call Clarksville Crime Stoppers at 931-645-TIPS.