Crews battle early morning fire at Brandon home
Crews fought a house fire in Brandon early Friday, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
It happened in the 700 block of Caliente Dr.
Fire officials say everyone inside the home made it out safely, and no injuries were reported.
BRANDON, Fla. - Firefighters worked early Friday to put out a fire at a home in Brandon, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
What we know
HCFR says crews responded shortly before 12:30 a.m. to multiple calls reporting a fire in the 700 block of Caliente Dr.
Firefighters found heavy flames shooting through the roof, according to officials, but they were able to get the fire under control within 15 minutes.
Fire rescue says everyone inside the home made it out safely before first responders arrived, and no injuries were reported.
What we don't know
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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