Pets rescued after vehicle fire ignites, destroys Brooksville home: HCFR

Firefighters rescued multiple pets after a mechanical issue with a vehicle sparked a fire at a Brooksville home Friday afternoon, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.

Lakeland brush fire spreads, destroys home and sheds: PCFR

Polk County Fire Rescue crews responded Thursday afternoon to a brush fire in Lakeland that spread, burning through a home and a pair of sheds.

Tampa Bay area under high fire alert as 2 Pasco schools cancel Wednesday classes

Severe drought conditions across the Tampa Bay area have sparked a rash of wildfires, leading to multiple property losses and local school cancelations.

Bartow fire that burned nearly 200 acres, closed portion of Highway 640 is under investigation

Investigators are trying to figure out what caused a fire to burn nearly 200 acres in Bartow, destroyed a gooseneck trailer and closed a portion of Highway 640 on Tuesday evening.

Brush fire breaks out near Lazy Days RV Center as firefighters battle blaze in Lithia: HCFR

Crews with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue battled two brush fires on Monday afternoon, including one that destroyed an RV and another that broke out near LazyDays RV Center. 

Lakeland mobile home fire leaves woman dead: PCFR

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating after deputies say a woman was killed in a mobile home fire in Lakeland Sunday morning.

Fire sparks at business in Hyde Park Village: Crews

A fire sparked at a business in Hyde Park Village on West Snow Avenue Thursday afternoon, according to Tampa Fire Rescue. 

Several animals found dead after house fire in Crystal River: CCFR

Several animals were found dead after a fire broke out at a Crystal River home on Tuesday afternoon, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.

St. Pete couple evacuates burning home: SPFR

An overnight house fire forced a St. Pete couple to evacuate their home early on Tuesday morning, according to St. Pete Fire Rescue.

Pasco County Fire Rescue rolls out new shift aimed at addressing staff shortages, mental and physical health

Pasco County Fire Rescue restructured its schedules to address staffing shortages and firefighters' mental and physical health by rolling out the "D-Shift," which is a new shift with additional positions, on Monday.

Man arrested for arson, accused of setting Spring Hill home on fire: HCFR

A man is behind bars facing an arson charge after investigators say a Spring Hill home was destroyed Saturday after being intentionally set on fire, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.

Tampa house fire damages shed and boat: HCFR

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded to a fire along S 45th St. in Tampa early on Friday morning.

Highlands County brush fire burns 175 acres, prompts evacuations: Officials

A large brush fire in Highlands County quickly burned more than 175 acres in the northwest area of Leisure Lakes in Highlands County, fire crews said. 

Tampa house fire leaves cat dead, 5 other pets rescued: HCFR

A cat passed away, and five other pets were rescued from a home that caught fire in Tampa Wednesday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.

Fire spreads between homes in Tampa neighborhood: HCFR

Firefighters battled flames that spread across two homes in a Tampa neighborhood Wednesday afternoon, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.

Tampa homes damaged after fire spreads: HCFR
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A pair of homes were engulfed in flames after a fire spread Wednesday afternoon, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.