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02-06-2025
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Family displaced after fire severely damages Tampa home
The Brief Tampa Fire Rescue says an early morning fire caused serious damage to a home. Crews responded around 2 a.m. to the 2100 block of Lincoln Ave. Everyone inside the home made it out safely, according to TFR. TAMPA, Fla. - A family is out of their home after a fire caused serious damage early Monday, according to Tampa Fire Rescue. What we know Fire officials say crews responded around 2 a.m. Monday to a home in the 2100 block of Lincoln Ave. Everyone inside the home got out safely, according to TFR, but the fire damaged about 75% of the home. Officials say the Red Cross is assisting the victims. What we don't know The cause of the fire is under investigation. Follow FOX 13 on YouTube The Source This story was written with information from Tampa Fire Rescue. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
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10-05-2025
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Tampa Firefighters Museum grows as fire department marks 130 years of service
The Brief The Tampa Firefighters Museum is growing as Tampa Fire Rescue marks 130 years of service. TFR is adding a 1925 fire truck to the collection that will be parked at the museum. The former fire station became a time capsule of TFR's rich history, displaying gear, equipment and other artifacts that were used by firefighters throughout the years. TAMPA, Fla. - More than a century of history is on display in downtown Tampa. The Tampa Firefighters Museum is growing as Tampa Fire Rescue marks 130 years of service. The museum is in the original downtown fire station, across the street from the current station. READ: Tampa cigar company reflects on the industry during the 1950's when factories expected to be robbed The backstory "The building that we're standing in was constructed in 1911," Bill Wade, a retired Tampa Fire Rescue Captain with the Tampa Firefighters Museum, said. When the downtown headquarters moved across the street, the building sat empty from 1978 to 1995. The building was likely to be demolished, unless something was done with it. "And a group of firefighters went to the mayor at the time, Dick Greco, said. 'We'd like to create a fire museum,'" Wade said. Follow FOX 13 on YouTube Dig deeper The former fire station became a time capsule of TFR's rich history, displaying gear, equipment and other artifacts that were used by firefighters throughout the years. "Long back before people had a phone in their house, they had alarm boxes on the street corner," Wade said. "So, if there was an emergency, folks could go to the corner, pull the alarm box, that would send a signal to the fire department." The museum showcases an old fire truck, old uniforms, a recreation of the original dispatch system and even some equipment that was used before fire trucks rolled through the doors. "It was the last Tampa Fire station built with horse-drawn apparatus in mind," Wade said. "In 1911, the horses were being phased out for motorized vehicles." MORE: Former Rays executive weighs in on Rays' past and future ahead of new book The museum also pays tribute to firefighters who responded to the Twin Towers during 9/11 and to fallen TFR firefighters who were killed in the line of duty. There's also an exhibit that honors some of TFR's trailblazers. "Tampa Fire Department added three ladies to the ranks back in 1978," Wade said. What's next This weekend, TFR is adding a 1925 fire truck to the collection that will be parked at the museum. "Not only is this a fire truck of historical value, but also, it ran the streets of Ybor City from basically 1925 to the 1950s," Wade said. As TFR celebrates 130 years of service, the museum continues to grow with the city's history. READ: Commemorative cigar pays homage to Tampa Smokers, marks beginning of baseball season "It's important to reach out to the community and remind them of the history, not only of the city, but also the fire department," Wade said. "The history of the fire department is the history of this city and vice versa." TFR is holding an open house on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its training grounds, located at 116 South 34th Street. The 1925 truck will be on display, and there will be live demonstrations and activities at the event. The Source The information in this story was gathered by FOX 13's Kylie Jones. WATCH FOX 13 NEWS: STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app:Apple |Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
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06-05-2025
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3 Tampa families displaced after fire sparks at mechanic shop, scrapyard facility
The Brief Three families are displaced after a fire sparked at a mechanic shop and scrapyard facility. No one was injured and everyone in a nearby apartment building that was impacted did evacuate. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. TAMPA, Fla. - Three Tampa families are displaced after a mechanic shop and scrapyard facility fire sparked in the 3900 block of West Osborne Avenue, according to firefighters. What we know Tampa Fire Rescue said they responded to the fire just after 6:15 p.m. on Monday after receiving multiple 911 callers reporting seeing heavy smoke in the area. Once they arrived, crews said they found a large covered exterior section of the scrapyard with heavy flames rapidly spreading to a nearby six-unit apartment building adjacent to the property. Follow FOX 13 on YouTube Firefighters started battling the blaze and working to extinguish it before it advanced into the apartment building, according to officials. Firefighters did say that all the apartment residents safely evacuated the building. The fire was under control within 90 minutes of crews responding to the scene. No injuries were reported, according to fire officials. All six apartments did sustain varying degrees of damage, including fire, smoke and water. Officials said the three families that were displaced are receiving assistance from the American Red Cross. What we don't know The cause of the fire remains under investigation, TFR said. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app:Apple |Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
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15-04-2025
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Firefighter hospitalized after fire at East Tampa commercial facility
The Brief Tampa Fire Rescue crews battled a fire at a commercial facility off of East Broadway Avenue Monday morning. A firefighter was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. TAMPA, Fla. - A firefighter was taken to the hospital after battling a fire at an East Tampa commercial facility Monday morning, according to first responders. What we know Tampa Fire Rescue said they responded to the fire, which happened in the 4000 block of East Broadway Avenue at 10:45 a.m. They said the commercial facility had smoke and fire coming from the roof when firefighters arrived at the scene. Follow FOX 13 on YouTube Dense smoke spread throughout the building, which caused visibility inside to decrease, according to officials. Due to the size of the building, a "second alarm" was called, which helped responders get more firefighters assisting at the scene. The fire was brought under control within 45 minutes of getting to the scene. TFR said no one was inside the building when the fire started. The firefighter that was hospitalized had minor injuries, officials said. No other injuries were reported. READ: Alleged drunk driver crashes van into concrete median killing passenger The east and westbound lanes of East Broadway Avenue were closed while first responders battled the blaze. What we don't know The cause of the fire remains under investigation. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app:Apple |Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
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05-04-2025
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Apartment fire damages close to 20 units in Tampa: TFR
The Brief An apartment fire damaged close to 20 units in Tampa early on Saturday morning, according to Tampa Fire Rescue. Fire crews responded to the Bay Colony Apartments where heavy smoke and fire was coming from a second floor unit and the roof. One person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. TAMPA - A fire broke out at the Bay Colony Apartments in Tampa early on Saturday morning, damaging close to 20 units, according to Tampa Fire Rescue. Fire crews responded at 3:24 a.m. to a two-story apartment building with heavy smoke and fire coming from a second floor unit and the roof. One person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. READ: Video: Florida boat captain's 'boat rage' goes viral TFR says that it took an hour and 15 minutes to get the fire under control, and additional resources were needed, according to fire crews. What's next The American Red Cross is working with families displaced by the fire. The fire is under investigation. CLICK HERE:>>>Follow FOX 13 on YouTube The Source Information for this story was provided by Tampa Fire Rescue. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
