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Hillsborough Crews Contain Carrollwood House Fire

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January 27, 2026 | FLORIDA Courtesy of Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, Flori,
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January 27th —Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded to a home structure fire on Timberline Drive on Tuesday afternoon, following multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting smoke and flames. First responders discovered considerable smoke coming from a single-story residence, confirming a working fire.

Firefighters swiftly stretched attack lines, found the fire in the attic, and got it under control in just over 20 minutes. Their activities helped to reduce fire damage and protect the home's primary living sections. There were no residents inside at the time, and neither civilians nor firefighters sustained any injuries. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The units assigned were Ladder 42, Engines 19, 41, 13, and 34, Truck 5, Rescues 42 and 13, Battalion Chiefs 7 and 5, VT42, Command 11, investigators,

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Courtesy of Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, Flori

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