Large barn in Tampa destroyed in early-morning fire
Smoke rising from Tampa barn (Provided by Hillsborough County Fire Rescue)
TAMPA, Fla. - A large fire destroyed a barn early Wednesday morning in Tampa, firefighters said.
Hillsborough County fire crews received a 911 call around 2:13 a.m. The first caller initially reported a fire in the trees behind their home, but eventually, they learned it was a structure fire. When firefighters arrived, flames were rising from a large block-constructed barn.
The barn was unoccupied and the fire was under control in 45 minutes.
Barn damage following fire (Provided by Hillsborough County Fire Rescue)
There were no reported injuries.
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The cause of the fire remains under investigation.