Lightning strikes ignite 80 brush fires in June across 5 Bay Area counties
Emergency crews are battling a number of wildfires sparked by heavy lightning and severe drought conditions across Southwest Florida.
Emergency crews are battling a number of wildfires sparked by heavy lightning and severe drought conditions across Southwest Florida.
Florida bans cancer-linked firefighting foams with new law takes effect next week
A new state law taking effect next Wednesday will ban fire departments across Florida from using traditional firefighting foam made with toxic "forever chemicals," or PFAS, due to their direct link to cancer.
A new state law taking effect next Wednesday will ban fire departments across Florida from using traditional firefighting foam made with toxic "forever chemicals," or PFAS, due to their direct link to cancer.
Firefighters battle massive industrial warehouse fire in Pinellas Park
Firefighters responded to a major fire at an industrial warehouse in Pinellas Park.
Firefighters responded to a major fire at an industrial warehouse in Pinellas Park.
Florida Forest Service warns of drought ahead of Fourth of July as wildfire threat remains present
Fire crews are battling daily wildfire outbreaks along the Florida coastline as a persistent summer drought creates fire dangers. The Florida Forest Service is warning the public to use caution with outdoor tools and holiday celebrations as Independence Day approaches.
Fire crews are battling daily wildfire outbreaks along the Florida coastline as a persistent summer drought creates fire dangers. The Florida Forest Service is warning the public to use caution with outdoor tools and holiday celebrations as Independence Day approaches.
Wimauma man hospitalized after being rescued from burning home: HCFR
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue crews pulled a man from a burning home on 12th Street in Wimauma on Sunday night after receiving reports of an occupant trapped inside.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue crews pulled a man from a burning home on 12th Street in Wimauma on Sunday night after receiving reports of an occupant trapped inside.
Clearwater firefighters rescue pet from house fire
Firefighters raced to a Clearwater neighborhood Friday afternoon after a house fire erupted on Arden Avenue.
Firefighters raced to a Clearwater neighborhood Friday afternoon after a house fire erupted on Arden Avenue.
Manatee County couple loses everything in fire — but two items survive
A retired veteran and his wife — both 78 years old — narrowly escaped their burning Ellenton home Saturday morning after waking up to the sound of crackling flames.
A retired veteran and his wife — both 78 years old — narrowly escaped their burning Ellenton home Saturday morning after waking up to the sound of crackling flames.
USF marine science research destroyed in St. Pete lab fire caused by lightning strike
A lightning strike sparked a devastating fire at the USF College of Marine Science Lab last month, destroying decades of critical research and tens of millions of dollars in equipment in St. Petersburg.
A lightning strike sparked a devastating fire at the USF College of Marine Science Lab last month, destroying decades of critical research and tens of millions of dollars in equipment in St. Petersburg.
Fire tears through former Avon Park Beachfront Night Club
A massive fire destroyed the former Beachfront Night Club building in Avon Park on Tuesday evening, displacing one resident and drawing dozens of emergency responders to the scene on West Garrett Road.
A massive fire destroyed the former Beachfront Night Club building in Avon Park on Tuesday evening, displacing one resident and drawing dozens of emergency responders to the scene on West Garrett Road.
No injuries reported after fire at abandoned motel: CFR
Clearwater Fire and Rescue is investigating the cause of an early morning blaze.
Clearwater Fire and Rescue is investigating the cause of an early morning blaze.
Crystal River fire: Explosions destroy honey facility
A commercial fire tore through a Crystal River honey processing facility on Sunday, triggering explosions and racking up over $1.2 million in structural and content losses, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
A commercial fire tore through a Crystal River honey processing facility on Sunday, triggering explosions and racking up over $1.2 million in structural and content losses, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
Fire erupts at commercial property in Hillsborough County, shuts down part of South 50th Street: HCFR
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue crews battled a fire after a commercial property burst into flames in the Palm River-Clair Mel area on Thursday afternoon.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue crews battled a fire after a commercial property burst into flames in the Palm River-Clair Mel area on Thursday afternoon.
Firefighters extinguish double vehicle fire at St. Petersburg garage
A team of emergency crews rushed to a downtown St. Petersburg parking garage early Monday morning to extinguish multiple burning vehicles.
A team of emergency crews rushed to a downtown St. Petersburg parking garage early Monday morning to extinguish multiple burning vehicles.
Hillsborough County warns of rising garbage truck fires linked to improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries
Hillsborough County waste officials are expanding public education programs to prevent dangerous garbage truck fires caused by improperly discarded lithium-ion batteries.
Hillsborough County waste officials are expanding public education programs to prevent dangerous garbage truck fires caused by improperly discarded lithium-ion batteries.
Lithium-ion battery fire dangers
Hillsborough County waste officials are expanding public education programs to prevent dangerous garbage truck fires caused by improperly discarded lithium-ion batteries. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
Hillsborough County waste officials are expanding public education programs to prevent dangerous garbage truck fires caused by improperly discarded lithium-ion batteries. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
Egmont Key fire sends plumes of dark smoke across the water
An Egmont Key island fire sparked a coordinated emergency response off the coast Sunday afternoon, sending visible plumes of dark smoke across the water.
An Egmont Key island fire sparked a coordinated emergency response off the coast Sunday afternoon, sending visible plumes of dark smoke across the water.
Permitted burn on golf course under control after causing spot fires: HCFR
Hernando County Fire Rescue has contained a golf course fire after a permitted burn got out of control.
Hernando County Fire Rescue has contained a golf course fire after a permitted burn got out of control.
St. Pete community rallies to help rebuild after fire destroys USF Marine Science Laboratory building
For some scientists at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science, the fire that tore through a marine sciences laboratory building earlier this month did more than damage a facility; it threatened a lifetime of research.
For some scientists at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science, the fire that tore through a marine sciences laboratory building earlier this month did more than damage a facility; it threatened a lifetime of research.
Teachers, community mourn 4-year-old and grandmother killed in Largo mobile home fire: 'She was the light'
Friday, a memorial filled with flowers, stuffed animals and a rosary sat in front of what’s left of the Largo home where four-year-old Rahzi lived with her father and her grandmother.
Friday, a memorial filled with flowers, stuffed animals and a rosary sat in front of what’s left of the Largo home where four-year-old Rahzi lived with her father and her grandmother.
Men in recovery support each other after losing everything in fire at Valrico sober living home
A fire at a Valrico sober living home has displaced about a dozen men who were working to rebuild their lives through recovery.
A fire at a Valrico sober living home has displaced about a dozen men who were working to rebuild their lives through recovery.