A lightning strike sent firefighters to a commercial building in Spring Hill today, where crews found active fire and upgraded the call to a working commercial fire. The incident was reported in the 13000 block of Spring Hill Drive, and residents were asked to avoid the area while crews worked.
Hernando County Fire Rescue said the building had been struck by lightning before firefighters located the active fire inside. The department's initial update did not include information about injuries, the extent of the damage or how long the response would continue.
The incident on Spring Hill Drive has been upgraded to a working Commercial Fire. Firefighters found active fire in the building. Please avoid the area while crews are working.
— Hernando County Fire (@hernandocofire) July 30, 2026
Firefighters Find Active Fire Inside Commercial Building
The call was initially described as an incident on Spring Hill Drive before being upgraded once crews confirmed fire inside the structure. That change signals an active interior firefighting operation, although officials have not yet released details about the building's occupants or the fire's progress.
Drivers Asked To Avoid Spring Hill Drive Scene
HCFR urged the public to keep clear of the area while firefighters and support crews worked. Anyone traveling through the 13000 block of Spring Hill Drive should expect emergency vehicles nearby and use an alternate route if possible.
