CLEARWATER, Fla. — Emergency crews are on scene of a fire that broke out at Fairwinds Treatment Center in Clearwater.

According to Clearwater Fire Rescue officials, the alarm went off just after 5 a.m. Sunday morning. Seventeen residents and five staff members were able to self-evacuate. No injuries were reported to those inside the center or to firefighters.

Officials said heavy smoke and fire was inside the building and there's partial collapse of the structure. 

Officials said the fire is under control, however, drivers will want to avoid the area of South Fort Harrison Avenue between Belleair Raod and Woodlawn Avenue due to road closures. 

There is no word on the cause of the fire, but the incident is currently under investigation.

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