Holiday safety tips: First responders warn of how fast festivities can go up in flames
The holiday lights and Christmas trees are up, but Hillsborough County first responders warn residents that one short fuse can turn a festive evening into a nightmare.
The holiday lights and Christmas trees are up, but Hillsborough County first responders warn residents that one short fuse can turn a festive evening into a nightmare.
One airlifted to hospital after fire engulfs Polk County mobile home
One person is in the hospital after fire destroyed a mobile home early Wednesday, according to Polk County Fire Rescue.
One person is in the hospital after fire destroyed a mobile home early Wednesday, according to Polk County Fire Rescue.
1 escapes Holiday house fire that killed man, dog: PCFR
A deadly house fire that claimed the lives of a man and a dog has been deemed accidental by the Pasco County Fire Marshal.
A deadly house fire that claimed the lives of a man and a dog has been deemed accidental by the Pasco County Fire Marshal.
Sarasota structure fire under investigation
Firefighters are working to figure out what caused a mobile home to go up in flames Wednesday afternoon.
Firefighters are working to figure out what caused a mobile home to go up in flames Wednesday afternoon.
Valrico apartment fire displaces residents days before Thanksgiving
Multiple residents of a Valrico apartment building are staying in hotels after a fire tore through the Hermitage Apartments over the weekend.
Multiple residents of a Valrico apartment building are staying in hotels after a fire tore through the Hermitage Apartments over the weekend.
1 dead after fire breaks out at Polk City home, PCFR says
One person is dead after a fire broke out at a home in Polk City late Saturday night, according to Polk County Fire Rescue.
One person is dead after a fire broke out at a home in Polk City late Saturday night, according to Polk County Fire Rescue.
Several units engulfed in flames as fire tears through apartment complex in Valrico: HCFR
Several units at an apartment complex in Valrico caught fire late Saturday night, some of which were completely engulfed in flames, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Several units at an apartment complex in Valrico caught fire late Saturday night, some of which were completely engulfed in flames, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
One person in critical condition after Tampa house fire, authorities say
One person is in critical condition after a fire broke out Saturday morning on the 1600 block of E. Idell Street in Tampa, according to authorities.
One person is in critical condition after a fire broke out Saturday morning on the 1600 block of E. Idell Street in Tampa, according to authorities.
6 rescued from Winter Haven house fire: WHPD
Six people are looking for a new place to live after a fire burned their home on Friday morning.
Six people are looking for a new place to live after a fire burned their home on Friday morning.
Brush fire spreads to multiple structures off of U.S. 41 between Gibsonton and Apollo Beach: HCFR
Multiple “aluminum structures" went up in flames after a brush fire sparked off of U.S. 41 between Gibsonton and Apollo Beach, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Multiple “aluminum structures" went up in flames after a brush fire sparked off of U.S. 41 between Gibsonton and Apollo Beach, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Several pets rescued from Seminole Heights home fire: Crews
Several pets were rescued from a Seminole Heights home that caught on fire Monday afternoon, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.
Several pets were rescued from a Seminole Heights home that caught on fire Monday afternoon, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.
Fire tears through two-story home in Tampa neighborhood
Investigators are working to figure out what started a large fire at a two-story home in Tampa early Wednesday.
Investigators are working to figure out what started a large fire at a two-story home in Tampa early Wednesday.
2 dogs killed in Brooksville mobile home fire: HCFR
Five people were safely evacuated from a Brooksville house fire, but two dogs died in the blaze, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
Five people were safely evacuated from a Brooksville house fire, but two dogs died in the blaze, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
Large fire leaves Tampa home badly damaged
Firefighters battled flames shooting from a Tampa home on Wednesday night, leaving the house badly damaged.
Firefighters battled flames shooting from a Tampa home on Wednesday night, leaving the house badly damaged.
South Tampa fire that tore through 2 townhomes under investigation: TFR
The American Red Cross is helping families who were impacted by a late-night fire in South Tampa.
The American Red Cross is helping families who were impacted by a late-night fire in South Tampa.
St. Pete scrap metal fire forces nearby residents to evacuate
A fire at a St. Petersburg scrap metal yard could be seen for miles on Thursday afternoon.
A fire at a St. Petersburg scrap metal yard could be seen for miles on Thursday afternoon.
Firefighter hospitalized after battling fire at Hernando County home
A firefighter was hospitalized after battling a fire at a mobile home on Sunday night, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
A firefighter was hospitalized after battling a fire at a mobile home on Sunday night, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
Mother, daughter rescued from St. Pete house fire after being trapped in backyard: SPFR
A mother and daughter were rescued from a house fire in St. Pete early Wednesday morning after they found themselves trapped in the backyard.
A mother and daughter were rescued from a house fire in St. Pete early Wednesday morning after they found themselves trapped in the backyard.
Lithium-ion batteries caused fire at commercial garage in Homosassa, officials say
A large commercial garage in Homosassa was engulfed in flames early on Tuesday morning, according to firefighters.
A large commercial garage in Homosassa was engulfed in flames early on Tuesday morning, according to firefighters.
Several animals rescued, 1 cat suspected dead in Brooksville fire, investigated as possible arson
Hernando County firefighters responded to a house fire in Brooksville early Wednesday morning and rescued several animals.
Hernando County firefighters responded to a house fire in Brooksville early Wednesday morning and rescued several animals.