SPRING HILL, Fla. – At 9:34 a.m. on Wednesday, Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services (HCFES) responded to a reported structure fire in 7,000 block of Landmark Dr.
The call came from a family member who arrived at the house and saw the house full of smoke. Officials say the caller advised her elderly brother was still inside the home.
HCFES arrived within 6 minutes and reported smoke in the home. The crews advanced a hose stream and extinguished a small smoldering fire in the garage.
The victim was located by firefighters in a bedroom within a minute of arrival on the scene. He was transported for mild smoke inhalation in stable condition.
The fire was under control at 9:50 am.
The State Fire Marshall’s Office was called to investigate the fire cause. The fire origin was determined as a box of contents in the middle of the garage.
HCFES responded with 3 fire engines, 1 Ladder, 2 ALS medic units, 1 Air Truck, 2 Battalion Chiefs, 1 Administrative Chief, and Fire Corps, for a total of 20 personnel.
Visit Tampafp.com for Politics, Tampa Area Local News, Sports, and National Headlines. Support journalism by clicking here to our GiveSendGo or sign up for our free newsletter by clicking here.
Android Users, Click Here To Download The Free Press App And Never Miss A Story. Follow Us On Facebook Here Or Twitter Here.
Copyright 2022 The Free Press, LLC, tampafp.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.