St. Petersburg fire officials say a candle that had been used in a prayer ritual is to blame for a fire this morning at 3947 38th Ave. N. ...more

February 16, 2009

What was supposed to be a controlled burn in Manatee County turned into an uncontrolled brush fire that has consumed more than 50 acres and threatened two homes, officials said. ...more

February 14, 2009

A Dunedin road has reopened after a house explosion that injured a man today, fire officials said. ...more

February 11, 2009

Faced with the beginnings of the worst wildfire season in 11 years, local fire officials are asking for a total burn ban in the county. ...more

February 11, 2009

Local fire officials are asking for a total burn ban in the county. ...more

February 10, 2009

The Tampa Fire Rescue captain whose vehicle hit and killed a pedestrian Saturday wants to express condolences to the family of the man that died, fire officials said today. ...more

February 9, 2009

A 134-acre brush fire swept through a pasture Friday afternoon, forcing the closure of U.S. 301 from State Road 50 south to the Pasco County line. ...more

February 7, 2009

Arson caused a devastating fire to the Platinum Showgirls strip club this morning, closing the establishment during a prime week of partying for the Super Bowl, officials said. ...more

January 28, 2009

Public Can Sound Off On Station Relocation County officials will hold a public meeting 6:30 p.m. Tuesday on a proposal to relocate a fire station from Springhead to Bealsville in eastern Hillsborough. ...more

January 28, 2009

The Progress Village-Palm River communities will soon get an ambulance and crew to provide around-the-clock advanced life support coverage. ...more

January 22, 2009