Fire

Possible lightning strike sparks blaze in Hernando County sledge pond: HCFR

July 30, 2025 12:37pm EDT

A sledge pond in Hernando County caught fire shortly after midnight on Wednesday after firefighters said it was possibly struck by a bolt of lightning.

1 hospitalized after fire at Sarasota home

July 28, 2025 8:09am EDT

One person is in the hospital after crews battled a fire at a Sarasota home, according to fire officials.

Lightning strike sets Clearwater home on fire: CFR

July 26, 2025 2:37pm EDT

A lightning strike set the roof of a Clearwater home on fire Friday night, according to fire crews.

1 dead in house fire near Plant City: HCFR

July 25, 2025 7:06am EDT

A house fire in Hillsborough County early Friday left one person dead, officials confirmed to FOX 13.

Large house fire breaks out in Floral City, no injuries reported: CCFR

July 20, 2025 3:59pm EDT

A large house fire broke out in Floral City on Saturday evening, prompting a large response from local firefighters: CCFR.

Fire at Lake Wales home kills 10 dogs, 2 people hospitalized: PCFR

July 19, 2025 11:02am EDT

Ten dogs are dead after a fire broke out at a home in Lake Wales on Friday night, according to Polk County Fire Rescue.

Fire at Clearwater apartment complex forces evacuations

July 18, 2025 6:01am EDT

Firefighters in Clearwater battled a fire that officials say forced an entire apartment building to be evacuated late Thursday.

Fire damages Brandon home: HCFR

July 16, 2025 6:05am EDT

Crews battled a fire that caused damage to a home in Brandon late Tuesday night, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.

Crews battle 'dangerous and fast-moving' fire at Haines City commercial building

July 15, 2025 12:46pm EDT

Heavy flames and smoke were coming out of a Haines City commercial building early on Tuesday morning, prompting a response from the Haines City Fire Department and Polk County Fire Rescue.

Fire possibly caused by lightning displaces 12 from Tarpon Springs apartment complex

July 15, 2025 5:59am EDT

A dozen people were forced out of their homes Monday night after crews battled a fire that Tarpon Springs investigators say may have been caused by lightning.

Pasco County home catches fire after reported lightning strike: Officials

July 14, 2025 7:15pm EDT

A fire sparked in the San Antonio area of Pasco County after a reported lightning strike on Monday evening.

Bradenton boat fire closes portion of Riverwalk

July 14, 2025 2:37pm EDT

A portion of Bradenton’s Riverwalk closed Monday afternoon due to a boat fire.

Girls firefighter camp inspires next generation

July 12, 2025 12:06pm EDT

Camp shows fighting fires can be fun for girls as a career

Video: Florida couple, dog rescued from burning mobile home

July 10, 2025 4:40pm EDT

A Florida couple was hospitalized late Tuesday night after their mobile home caught fire in North Fort Myers.

Lightning sparks house fire with woman, pets inside: CCFR

July 10, 2025 10:51am EDT

A home sustained tens of thousands of dollars in damage after a lightning strike sparked a fire, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.

Citrus County family leaning on faith, community after lightning strike causes fire that destroys home

July 8, 2025 7:38pm EDT

A Citrus County family is leaning on faith and community after a lightning strike caused a fire that destroyed their home.

Dog and two birds die after lighting strike starts fire at Beverly Hills home: CCFR

July 6, 2025 1:18pm EDT

A lightning strike during a severe Saturday evening storm sparked a house fire in Beverly Hills, killing a dog and two birds, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.