BROOKSVILLE, Fla. – A mobile home in Brooksville was destroyed by a fire on Sunday evening, sending one firefighter to the hospital. Hernando County Fire Rescue responded to the scene on Sunshine Grove Road around 7:30 p.m. after reports of an explosion from the back of the home.
Firefighters faced challenges battling the intense blaze due to heavy fire throughout the structure and obstructed windows and doors. A significant amount of ammunition inside the home further complicated their efforts.
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The fire was eventually contained within an hour. No civilians were injured, but one firefighter was transported to a local hospital for a medical issue. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
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