Brush fire spreads to multiple structures off of U.S. 41 between Gibsonton and Apollo Beach: HCFR
APOLLO BEACH, Fla. - Multiple "aluminum structures" went up in flames after a brush fire sparked off of U.S. 41 between Gibsonton and Apollo Beach, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Firefighters said they responded to the area after receiving multiple 911 calls about a brush fire at around 12:30 p.m.
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The massive blaze was upgraded to a two-alarm brush fire based on its magnitude, firefighters said.
No injuries have been reported, and no details have been released about how the fire started.
All lanes of U.S. Highway 41 have been reopened, according to authorities.
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