Orlando firefighters rescue adult from house fire in Parramore
Read full article: Orlando firefighters rescue adult from house fire in ParramoreOne person was rescued from a burning home in Orlando’s Parramore neighborhood Tuesday after firefighters spotted flames while driving nearby, officials said.
US 17-92 reopened near Kissimmee after scrapyard fire forces shutdown
Read full article: US 17-92 reopened near Kissimmee after scrapyard fire forces shutdownU.S. 17-92 was shut down south of Kissimmee on Thursday as Osceola County crews dealt with a fire at a nearby scrap yard, according to the fire department.
7 people displaced after possible lightning strike ignites fire at Orlando home
Read full article: 7 people displaced after possible lightning strike ignites fire at Orlando homeSeven people were displaced from their home after a fire that was possibly started by a lightning strike on Sunday, according to the Orlando Fire Department.
Youth football team loses $35K in equipment in Brevard County storage unit fire
Read full article: Youth football team loses $35K in equipment in Brevard County storage unit fireA youth sports team is asking for help after losing $35,000 worth of equipment and uniforms during a fire at a Merritt Island U-Haul storage facility this week.
Brush fire in Flagler County may affect visibility on roadways, FHP says
Read full article: Brush fire in Flagler County may affect visibility on roadways, FHP saysA brush fire reported in Flagler County may cause visibility issues on roadways on Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Sanford considers higher fire fees as residents warn of ‘tax’ burden
Read full article: Sanford considers higher fire fees as residents warn of ‘tax’ burdenThe Sanford City Commission on Tuesday held a second public hearing on proposed fire assessment fees, sparking debate between residents and city leaders ahead of a final vote scheduled for early September.
Kissimmee ratifies fire assessment fee to fund firefighter shift change
Read full article: Kissimmee ratifies fire assessment fee to fund firefighter shift changeKissimmee city commissioners are set to ratify an agreement with the firefighters’ union that will change firefighter shifts but also increase costs for homeowners.
Man guilty of murder in deadly Orange County house fire gets life sentence, records show
Read full article: Man guilty of murder in deadly Orange County house fire gets life sentence, records showA man arrested in 2021 following a fatal house fire in Orange County has been sentenced to life after being found guilty of murder, records show.
Winter Garden residents push back against proposed fire assessment fee
Read full article: Winter Garden residents push back against proposed fire assessment feeWinter Garden residents packed City Hall Tuesday night to voice opposition to a proposed fire assessment fee aimed at closing a $12 million budget shortfall.
Sanford hears proposal for new fee to better fund fire services
Read full article: Sanford hears proposal for new fee to better fund fire servicesAccording to Sanford Mayor Art Woodruff, the fee would be based on the five-year average capital costs for the fire department, which is approximately $2.4 million. If it is implemented, the average homeowner would pay around $95 per year.
Crews extinguish flames after 2 Universal Orlando buses catch fire
Read full article: Crews extinguish flames after 2 Universal Orlando buses catch fireCrews successfully put out a fire that affected two buses at Universal Orlando’s bus depot, a spokesperson with Orange County Fire Rescue confirmed to News 6.
Seminole County family escapes fire, but home is unlivable
Read full article: Seminole County family escapes fire, but home is unlivableSeminole County firefighters said the family escaped with their dog. By the time they got there, the fire had spread from the garage to the eaves and attic. The home is unlivable.
No injuries reported after 4 rescued from burning sailboat off Cape Canaveral
Read full article: No injuries reported after 4 rescued from burning sailboat off Cape CanaveralFour people aboard a burning sailboat were safely rescued by a bystander’s boat on Saturday, according to Cape Canaveral Fire Rescue.
‘Explosion’ rocks Sanford neighborhood as home bursts into flames
Read full article: ‘Explosion’ rocks Sanford neighborhood as home bursts into flamesA Sanford home was engulfed in flames on Friday afternoon after a reported “explosion” rocked a local neighborhood, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.
‘Reality smacked us:’ Family piecing lives back together after Seminole County fire
Read full article: ‘Reality smacked us:’ Family piecing lives back together after Seminole County fireTragedy struck during what was supposed to be the happiest weekend of Bryce and Morgan Magee’s life when a house fire broke out at Bryce’s parents’ mobile home in Geneva last week.
Cats, pigs rescued from burning Marion County mobile home
Read full article: Cats, pigs rescued from burning Marion County mobile homeCrews responded to the 14000 block of NE 188th Place in Fort McCoy after a 911 caller reported that their attached garage was on fire with animals inside, according to a social media post.
Cats, pigs from burning Marion County mobile home
Read full article: Cats, pigs from burning Marion County mobile homeCrews responded to the 14000 block of NE 188th Place in Fort McCoy after a 911 caller reported that their attached garage was on fire with animals inside, according to a social media post.
RV fire kills 1 in Polk County, firefighters say
Read full article: RV fire kills 1 in Polk County, firefighters sayCrews were dispatched around noon to Combee Road, where they arrived to an RV fully engulfed in flames and with an individual potentially trapped inside, according to Polk County Fire Rescue.
‘Going to be there to help them:’ Neighbors witness lightning strike that sparked house fire
Read full article: ‘Going to be there to help them:’ Neighbors witness lightning strike that sparked house fireFirefighters believe a lightning strike started a fire that damaged a home in Seminole County Tuesday night.
Several brush fires reported in Ocala National Forest, officials say
Read full article: Several brush fires reported in Ocala National Forest, officials sayThree brush fires were reported in the Ocala National Forest “following the passage of a thunderstorm," according to a news release from the U.S. Forest Service.
‘Wasn’t my plot:’ Apopka thrift store set ablaze after man caught slipping in
Read full article: ‘Wasn’t my plot:’ Apopka thrift store set ablaze after man caught slipping inA homeless man was arrested after police said he set fire to a thrift store that donates money to the homeless, according to the police department.
Dog killed in ‘fully involved’ fire that gutted Winter Springs apartment, officials say
Read full article: Dog killed in ‘fully involved’ fire that gutted Winter Springs apartment, officials sayA dog died in a fire that ripped through an apartment in Winter Springs, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.
WATCH: Fire breaks out at Jacksonville International Airport, forcing closure and delaying flights
Read full article: WATCH: Fire breaks out at Jacksonville International Airport, forcing closure and delaying flightsA fire broke out in the hourly garage at the Jacksonville International Airport, according to News 6 partner News4Jax.
Brevard County lifts burn ban due to recent rains
Read full article: Brevard County lifts burn ban due to recent rainsResidents are still encouraged to reduce the risk of being affected by brush fires by creating a defensible space of at least 30 feet around their homes by keeping grass moved and vegetation cut away.
‘A safe place for my disabled son:’ Family of 6 appeals for help after Lake County fire destroys home
Read full article: ‘A safe place for my disabled son:’ Family of 6 appeals for help after Lake County fire destroys homeThis Mother’s Day, a local mother is trying to figure out where her family will live after a devastating blaze burned their home last week in Sorrento.
Rainy day a welcome respite during brush fires in Marion County, officials say
Read full article: Rainy day a welcome respite during brush fires in Marion County, officials sayWidespread rain swept across Central Florida as the U.S. Forest Service and Florida Forest Service worked to contain ongoing brush fires in Marion County.
150-acre wildfire sparks evacuation order in Marion County, fire officials say
Read full article: 150-acre wildfire sparks evacuation order in Marion County, fire officials sayResidents in Marion County were ordered to evacuate on Friday after a 150-acre fire broke out near the Ocala National Forest, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Crews work to contain 3 brush fires burning in Volusia County
Read full article: Crews work to contain 3 brush fires burning in Volusia CountyOne fire is in the area of Tomoka Farms Road and Halifax, while another fire is in the area of I-95 and U.S. 92. Both are west of Daytona Beach. The third fire is in the area of U.S. 92 and West Parkway near DeLand.
This may be the most mysterious death in Florida history. Here’s what we know
Read full article: This may be the most mysterious death in Florida history. Here’s what we knowAn investigative report shows that Reeser smoked a cigarette, sitting in her easy chair before heading to bed. That was the last day she was seen alive.
Chinese authorities say 22 people killed, 3 injured in restaurant fire in northern city of Liaoyang
Read full article: Chinese authorities say 22 people killed, 3 injured in restaurant fire in northern city of LiaoyangChinese authorities say 22 people have been killed and 3 injured in a fire at restaurant in the northern city of Liaoyang.
‘Act of revenge:’ HOA-hating arsonist lands in prison after setting his Longwood condo ablaze
Read full article: ‘Act of revenge:’ HOA-hating arsonist lands in prison after setting his Longwood condo ablazeA years-long legal fight between a man and his HOA ended with him torching his own condo unit, according to the State Attorney's Office.
‘Expect road closures:’ Crews battle 25-acre brush fire near Apopka Expressway in Orange County
Read full article: ‘Expect road closures:’ Crews battle 25-acre brush fire near Apopka Expressway in Orange CountyCrews in Orange County are battling a brush fire that is causing traffic headaches for motorists on Saturday afternoon.
Woman accused of setting fires during burn ban in Orange County
Read full article: Woman accused of setting fires during burn ban in Orange CountyUpon arrival, deputies met with a representative from the Department of Forestry, who allegedly witnessed Amanda Clark setting multiple fires in the woods behind the residence, the arrest report states.
Central Florida counties now under ‘extreme drought.’ What it means for you
Read full article: Central Florida counties now under ‘extreme drought.’ What it means for youThe abnormally hot and dry weather throughout April is now catching up to residents in Central Florida as the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report shows that portions of the area have now entered extreme drought conditions.