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Dwelling fire in Hernando County
September 23, 2026 | FLORIDA
SCOTT LAPRADE, Senior Correspondent

Photo by Scott LaPradeFirefighters outside of the knocked down fire.
This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom.
Approximately 1045hrs, Call for a dwelling fire on Elgin Blvd. Engine 12 5 R-1 R204 and Quint 4 responded to the scene. On arrival light smoke was visible from the corner of the dwelling. The fire appeared be in a bedroom and it was quickly knocked down. One dog was rescued from the home. FD was on scene about 1 hour.