BRANDON, Fla. – Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) crews responded to a residential structure fire in Brandon on Thursday afternoon, successfully bringing the blaze under control.
At approximately 1:36 PM, the HCFR emergency dispatch center received multiple 911 calls reporting a fire at a home located on Oakridge Manor Drive. The first fire unit to arrive on the scene encountered heavy smoke and flames. Visible flames extended through the roof of the single-family residence.
Firefighters initially entered the dwelling to combat the fire from the interior. However, due to rapidly deteriorating conditions, the incident command decided to withdraw crews and transition to exterior operations.
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The fire was under control within 45 minutes of the first unit’s arrival. Fortunately, all occupants of the residence had safely evacuated before the arrival of HCFR personnel. No injuries were reported among the first responders.
The American Red Cross has been contacted to provide assistance and support to the family displaced by the fire. The Hillsborough County Fire Marshal’s Office fire investigations unit is currently on scene, working to determine the origin and cause of the blaze.
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