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Hernando County brush fire destroys 2 vehicles, damages several more: HCFR

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Published  February 20, 2026 1:44pm EST
Hernando County
FOX 13 News
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Courtesy: Hernando County Fire Rescue

The Brief

    • Hernando County Fire Rescue responded to a Thursday afternoon brush fire, north of Weeki Wachee, that spread to multiple vehicles.
    • HCFR says seven vehicles were damaged, including at least two that were declared a total loss.
    • The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Florida State Fire Marshal.

BROOKSVILLE, Fla. - A brush fire Thursday afternoon spread to several vehicles in the area north of Weeki Wachee, damaging seven and destroying at least two, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.

What we know:

Crews responded shortly before 3:30 p.m. to the 13000 block of Kanawha Drive after receiving reports of a brush fire. When firefighters arrived, they found multiple vehicles that had burst into flames, HCFR said.

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Courtesy: Hernando County Fire Rescue

Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames, saving other vehicles that were parked nearby, according to officials.

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Officials say seven vehicles were damaged in the fire, and at least two are deemed a total loss.

What we don't know:

The Florida State Fire Marshal is working to find out what caused the fire.

HCFR did not say if the flames caused any injuries.

The Source: Information for this story was provided by Hernando County Fire Rescue.

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