Fire training sends flames into sky at Tampa International Airport: 'We need to be prepared'
You may have seen or spotted a thick plume of black smoke rising above Tampa International Airport. Don’t worry, though, the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Division has been performing training exercises after sunset this week.
Fire damages New Port Richey 8-unit apartment: fire department
A fire broke out at an 8-unit apartment building in New Port Richey on Saturday, according to the fire department.
Several pets rescued from Bradenton apartment fire that causes over $1M in damages: CHFR
A fire at the Coral Club Apartments in Bradenton required several agencies to respond on Friday afternoon, according to Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue.
Boat fire destroys 1 fishing boat, damages 2 more at marina on Madeira Beach
A marina fire destroyed a fishing boat on Madeira Beach Thursday afternoon. The flames spread to two other boats in the marina.
Clearwater apartment fire injures 1, displaces 14: CFR
One person was taken to the hospital on Wednesday morning following a fire at a Clearwater apartment complex.
Brush fire ignites near Sebring neighborhood: HCFR
Highlands County Fire Rescue and Florida Forest Service crews are battling a brush fire near Quail Avenue in Sebring Tuesday afternoon.
Hillsborough County issues emergency burn ban
Hillsborough County issued an emergency burn ban Monday, which will remain in place for at least seven days.
Florida man sets own home on fire after shooting toward neighbor's house, Tampa police say
A Tampa man was arrested after officers say he set his own home on fire and shot at a neighbor’s house.
Unattended candle sparks house fire in Spring Hill: HCFR
Hernando County Fire and Rescue is reminding people of candle safety after a fire broke out at a Spring Hill home on Saturday afternoon.
Clearwater firefighters reunite with dog they rescued from house fire
There was a heartwarming reunion between firefighters and a dog they rescued in a house fire earlier this month.
Kitchen fire destroys Avon Park home: HCFR
An Avon Park home was destroyed by a fire that started in the kitchen, according to Highlands County Fire Rescue.
Deputy rescues woman from burning mobile home in Weeki Wachee: HCSO
The quick response of a Hernando County Sheriff’s deputy saved a woman's life after the mobile home she was in caught on fire Saturday evening.
Fire breaks out at Red Roof Inn, no injuries reported: HCFR
A fire broke out early on Saturday morning at the Red Roof Inn on Horace Ave. in Tampa, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Pinellas Park hazmat situation under control after fire broke out, police say
The hazmat situation in Pinellas Park has been contained, and the fire department says that the shelter notice has been lifted in the area of 62nd Avenue and 53rd Street.
Dog rescued from smoke-filled home after kitchen fire ignites
A dog was rescued from a fire that sparked in the kitchen of a Clearwater home Friday afternoon, city officials said.
South Tampa business owner loses everything in house fire, including his dog
The Franklin family is starting from the ground up after their home was destroyed by fire.
Lake Wales family rebuilding after apartment fire destroys everything
It has been two and a half weeks since an apartment fire in Lake Wales was called a total loss for a single mom and her three kids.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue creates roving units division
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) is creating a new division of roving paramedics and ambulances.
Family of four displaced after Tampa home fire, dog dies: First responders
A family of four is displaced Wednesday evening after their home caught fire in the 5800 block of West Euclid Avenue in Tampa, first responders said.
Plane catches fire at airport in Highlands County
An airplane ignited into flames at the Avon Park Executive Airport Tuesday night.