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3 days ago
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Firefighters and neighbors in Seminole County work together during house fire
Firefighters from the Sanford Fire Department, the Lake Mary Fire Department and alert neighbors teamed up to quickly put out a house fire that started in Sanford on Friday. Firefighters say that a friendly neighbor, Anthony Zanca, quickly called 911 after spotting smoke coming from his neighbor's woodshed on Brynwood Lane in Sanford, just off Wayside Drive. He and the neighbors ensured the widow living in the home was safely out of her home with her cat. Quint, 34, responded in under 4 minutes and spotted a column of smoke coming from International Drive. The fire was brought under control within 10 minutes. Fortunately, the fire in the outside woodworking shed didn't spread to the main building, and everyone was safe. Check out the Seminole County Fire Department's Instagram video, which showcases the fire's highlights. The origin of the fire remains undetermined and will be subject to investigation by the state here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. The origin of the fire remains undetermined and will be subject to investigation by the state authorities. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
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3 days ago
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Sanford neighbors help rescue widow and her cat from house fire, officials say
The Brief A group of Sanford neighbors rushed to the rescue of a widow and her cat after her home broke out in a raging fire on Friday. Authorities said there were no injuries in the fire. It is currently unclear how the fire started. SANFORD, Fla. - A group of Sanford neighbors rushed to the rescue of a widow and her cat after her home broke out in a raging fire on Friday. What we know Multiple units responded to a house fire that broke out on Friday evening at a home off Wayside Drive in Sanford. Anthony Zanca, a neighbor in the area, called 911 when he saw smoke coming out of his neighbor's woodshed on Brynwood Lane. Zanca said he and other neighbors ensured the widow who lived in the home got out safely with her cat. Officials said the fire was under control within 10 minutes, and the outside woodworking shed did not spread to the main structure of the home. Authorities said there were no injuries in the fire. What we don't know It is currently unclear how the fire started. What's next The fire is continuing to be investigated by the state. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by the Seminole County Fire Department in a Facebook post on June 6, 2025.
