A late-night blaze wreaked havoc on a two-story home in South Tampa, drawing emergency response from local fire crews. FOX 13 News reported that investigators have begun to sift through the remnants to ascertain the cause of the disturbance that unfolded yesterday.

Upon arrival, firefighters were presented with flames violently escaping the roof of the residence. Initially attempting to directly squash the blaze from within, the teams were compelled to haphazardly evacuate due to rapidly deteriorating conditions, as detailed by WFLA News. The strategic shift swiftly ensued, with several hose lines and an aerial ladder brought to bear in an effort to dampen the inferno.

The efficiency of the firefighters was evident, controlling the fire in under 45 minutes following their arrival. Despite the aggression of the flames, a search revealed that the house stood empty of occupants at the time of the fire.

Officials assure that there were no injuries resulting from the incident. The cause is still being scrutinized, a narrative still incomplete, pending investigation results, as WTSP reports.