Man dies in suspected St. Petersburg arson, police say

A man died and a woman was taken to the hospital in critical condition following a house fire Friday night, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.

The police got a call saying the fire may have been arson at around 9:30 p.m. Friday. When they arrived at the home, the fire had just been put out.

The house is on the 5400 block of 14th Avenue N, which is between 54th Street N and 55th Street N.

The man who died has not been identified, police said. The investigation is ongoing.