TAMPA, Fla. – A house fire in Tampa early this morning left five adults and a dog displaced, but thankfully resulted in no injuries.
Tampa Fire Rescue crews responded to a reported residential structure fire on the 4000 block of West Comanche Avenue around 12:53 AM. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy smoke and flames billowing from the front of a single-story home.
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Firefighters quickly entered the residence to conduct a thorough search, confirming that no one was inside. Crews battled the blaze for approximately 15 minutes before bringing it under control.
The fire displaced five adults who lived in the home, along with their dog. The Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents with temporary housing and other necessities.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by Tampa Fire Marshal investigators.
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