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Firefighters Knock Down Blaze Near MOSI
A 2-acre brush fire broke out behind the Museum of Science and Industry this afternoon, but firefighters worked quickly to ensure the blaze didn't disrupt the Renaissance Festival under way there, Tampa fire officials said. ...more
March 14, 2009
Palm Harbor Firefighters Issue Warning On Scams
Local fire officials are sounding an alarm and warning residents about firms looking to dupe them into purchasing costly fire suppression systems they do not need. Palm Harbor Fire Rescue has recently been contacted by several people who have been talked into purchasing expensive hard-wired fire alarm systems, said Liz Monforti, spokeswoman for the community fire department. That is much more protection than a residence would require, she said. ...more
March 14, 2009
4th Arrest Made In Tampa Arson Case
A fourth person has been charged with arson and attempted murder in connection with a fire on Monday that left 10 people homeless. ...more
March 12, 2009
Tampa Center Cited
The city's fire marshal's office has given Tampa Convention Center officials 30 days to fix a faulty fire alarm system. ...more
March 12, 2009
Tampa Convention Center Ordered To Fix Fire Alarm System
The city's fire marshal office has given Tampa Convention Center officials 30 days to fix faulty equipment on the a 60,000-square foot facility's fire alarm system. ...more
March 11, 2009
Lack Of Rain, Recent Freezes Create Environment For Fires
Florida has recorded twice as many wildfires this year compared with this time a year ago, and the danger increases every day. ...more
March 11, 2009
Boat Fire Forces Four To Swim To Shore Near Causeway
Rescuers evaluated two adults and two children who jumped overboard Sunday night to escape a burning boat north of the Courtney Campbell Causeway. ...more
March 8, 2009
Fire Officials Urge Wildfire Caution
SEBRING Highlands County residents parking their cars or mowing on dry, high grass are inadvertently causing wildfires, which have been higher than usual for this time of the year. ...more
March 3, 2009
Without Walls Has Chance To Pay Less In Fines
Without Walls International Church has won a significant reduction in fines levied against it for failing to fix fire code violations. ...more
March 3, 2009
Without Walls Sees Fire Code Fine Cut To $2,000
Without Walls International Church has won a significant reduction in the fines it had received for failing to fix fire code violations. ...more
March 2, 2009
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