Massive Wesley Chapel apartment fire leaves about 400 displaced

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. - Pasco County firefighters are battling a massive three-alarm apartment fire on Jermyn Loop in Wesley Chapel. 

Fire crews respond in Wesley Chapel

What we know:

Pasco County Fire Rescue crews are on the scene of an apartment fire in the 3900 block of Jermyn Loop, which sparked Thursday afternoon. 

Arriving crews found the massive fire and immediately cleared the building. Emergency responders elevated the incident to a three-alarm fire as firefighters actively worked to contain the flames. 

Officials said the apartment building had about 90 units that were all impacted, which means about 400 civilians could be displaced due to the fire. 

While no injuries have been reported, dozens of pets — including cats and dogs — have been rescued from the building. 

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue and Tampa Fire Rescue also responded to the fire to help get the blaze under control. Firefighters are expected to be at the scene throughout the night. 

What we don't know:

Authorities have also not released details on what caused the fire, and officials continue to ask people to avoid the area. 

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