TAMPA, Fla.- Tampa Fire Rescue crews battled a structure fire late Wednesday night at a residence located on the 2700 block of W. Bay Avenue.
Firefighters responded to the scene at 11:36 PM on March 26, 2025, to find a two-story home engulfed in heavy smoke and flames emanating from the rear and roof.
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Initially, crews launched an interior attack to combat the blaze. However, worsening fire conditions forced them to evacuate the structure. Firefighters then transitioned to an exterior attack, employing multiple hose lines and an aerial ladder to extinguish the flames.
A thorough primary and secondary search of the residence confirmed that no occupants were inside at the time of the fire. Firefighters successfully brought the fire under control within 45 minutes.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported among firefighters or civilians.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Tampa Fire Marshal Office.
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