Traffic alert: Part of I-75 in Hillsborough County shut down after vehicle catches fire

As of 9:00 p.m., all southbound lanes are blocked off just north of Sun City Center as crews work to put out the flames.

‘Always ready to help’: Hillsborough fire rescues small dog that slipped down drain pipe

A crew with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue proved Saturday morning that they’re looking out for all Tampa Bay residents, ...
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Are fireworks to blame for fire calls over New Years Eve?

In Hillsborough county, while not under a burn ban, fire officials told ABC7 they received five fire calls overnight on New ...
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Fireworks cause major house fire in Florida on New Year’s Day

RIVERVIEW, Fla. (WFLA)— Fireworks caused a major house fire in Riverview, Florida early Thursday morning, the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue announced. HCFR received multiple 911 calls around 12:49 a ...
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Hazleton City Fire Department seek more hires amid growing number of emergency calls

HAZLETON, Pa. — Fire departments across the country are facing staffing shortages, and Hazleton city firefighters say they're feeling the impact. As the city's population grows, so does the number of ...