Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded to a residential fire in Brandon earlier today, marking the second fire call of the shift for crews. The fire was reported around 12:25 p.m. after multiple 911 calls alerted dispatchers to a house fire on Creekbend Drive.
According to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Facebook post, crews could see smoke while approaching the scene and declared the incident a working fire. Firefighters arrived to find the home heavily involved with flames and smoke. Hose lines were advanced into the residence, and the fire was brought under control in approximately 20 minutes.
A search of the home confirmed that all occupants had evacuated before firefighters arrived. No injuries were reported, including among first responders. Fire officials said the fire appears to have started while someone was attempting to start a project motorcycle on the front porch.
Multiple units responded, including Engines 18, 4, and 45; Ladders 9 and 11; Truck 32; Rescues 18 and 4; Battalion Chiefs 1 and 3; Ambulance 46; the Fire Investigations Unit; and a Public Information Officer.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and additional details will be released as they become available.
