Local fire officials warn of potential holiday fire dangers

Bay Area officials are warning residents about potential fire hazards related to holiday decorations and batteries that aren’t disposed of properly. 

Early morning fire erupts in garage of Fish Hawk home: HCFR

Firefighters battled flames after a fire ignited in the garage of a Lithia home Saturday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.

Tampa Bay Area fire departments team up for holiday safety demonstrations

Tampa Fire Rescue, along with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, St. Petersburg Fire Rescue, Temple Terrace Fire Department, and Plant City Fire Rescue, came together Friday morning for their annual holiday safety demonstrations. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.