BROOKSVILLE, Fla. – Hernando County Fire Rescue (HCFR) responded to a commercial fire at C & C Auto & Tire Connection, located at 7050 Broad Street in Brooksville, just before 4 PM on Monday, April 7, 2025.
Upon arrival, fire crews encountered heavy smoke and fire conditions in several small outbuildings on the property, as well as a large pile of tires. Due to the intensity of the fire and the heat, HCFR’s truck company used an elevated master stream device to quickly extinguish the flames.
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Firefighters faced strong winds that contributed to several small brush fires in the area surrounding the auto shop.
U.S. 41 was closed in all directions for approximately 2 hours while crews worked to control the fire, allowing firefighters to access fire hydrants on the west side of the highway. The roadway has since reopened.
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The fire was brought under control within 45 minutes of the initial arrival of fire crews. No injuries or evacuations were reported. The cause of the fire was not determined and remains under investigation.
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