Three-alarm fire tears through townhomes on Longboat Key
Dozens of firefighters from multiple agencies were busy Monday morning, battling a fire that destroyed two townhomes off Lands End Drive in Longboat Key.
Dozens of firefighters from multiple agencies were busy Monday morning, battling a fire that destroyed two townhomes off Lands End Drive in Longboat Key.
Homosassa mobile home using 'alternative power sources' destroyed by fire: CCFR
A mobile home in Homosassa was destroyed following a "heavily involved" fire that broke out on Wednesday evening, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
A mobile home in Homosassa was destroyed following a "heavily involved" fire that broke out on Wednesday evening, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
2 dead, 1 airlifted after fire breaks out at Sebring home
Two people are dead, and another person was airlifted to the hospital after a fire broke out at a manufactured home in Sebring, according to the fire department.
Two people are dead, and another person was airlifted to the hospital after a fire broke out at a manufactured home in Sebring, according to the fire department.
As drought conditions raise the fire risk, experts share ways to protect your home
With drought conditions persisting across the Tampa Bay area, fire dangers remain a growing concern for homeowners. Dry vegetation, low humidity, and rising temperatures can quickly turn small sparks into fast-moving brush fires, making prevention and preparedness critical.
With drought conditions persisting across the Tampa Bay area, fire dangers remain a growing concern for homeowners. Dry vegetation, low humidity, and rising temperatures can quickly turn small sparks into fast-moving brush fires, making prevention and preparedness critical.
Family, friends rally around retired Polk County firefighter who lost home in blaze
A family in Polk County was forced to evacuate their home last week to escape a brush fire.
A family in Polk County was forced to evacuate their home last week to escape a brush fire.
Bartow teacher accused of starting 5-acre fire, violating Polk County burn ban
A teacher at Bartow High School is accused of starting a backyard fire that ended up burning five acres of land on Sunday.
A teacher at Bartow High School is accused of starting a backyard fire that ended up burning five acres of land on Sunday.
Extreme drought conditions turn Polk County into a ‘tinderbox’ as firefighters battle barrage of brush fires
Emergency officials in Polk County issued a warning to residents after crews battled more than 30 separate brush fires in a 24-hour period.
Emergency officials in Polk County issued a warning to residents after crews battled more than 30 separate brush fires in a 24-hour period.
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.
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.
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.
Historic 'Old Tucker Home' burns down in Kathleen, cause of fire still under investigation
A historic farmhouse that was considered a local landmark to many in Polk County is now no more after a fire burned it down Tuesday evening.
A historic farmhouse that was considered a local landmark to many in Polk County is now no more after a fire burned it down Tuesday evening.
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.
Severe drought conditions across the Tampa Bay area have sparked a rash of wildfires, leading to multiple property losses and local school cancelations.
Investigation underway after fire destroys multiple homes at Spring Hill RV park
A fire that broke out at an RV park in Spring Hill on Wednesday afternoon is under investigation.
A fire that broke out at an RV park in Spring Hill on Wednesday afternoon is under investigation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.