Hernando County Fire

HCFR firefighters and the Florida Forest Service are back out at the scene of Saturdays brush fire off Kindlewood Trail in Brooksville. The fire remains contained within the fire lines established by Forestry. Smoke conditions will remain present in the area. Please do not report smoke in the area, Forestry firefighters will continue to monitor the area. @FFS_Withlacooch

HCFR is on scene of a brush fire in the 9000 block of Kindlewood Trail in Brooksville. Firefighters are working an approximately 1 acre fire in a heavily wooded area. No structures are in danger. @FFS_Withlacooch is responding to assist. Please avoid the area while crews are working the fire.

Work van destroyed in Saturday morning vehicle fire in Brooksville. Details 👉🏼 facebook.com/10006733582951…

HCFR is on scene of a vehicle crash with double rollover on EB Cortez Blvd at Redbud Lane. One lane of EB Cortez is blocked. No injuries reported in the crash. Expect traffic delays.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Spring Hill FL, Homosassa Springs FL and Hernando FL until 3:45 PM EDT

🚨WEATHER ALERT⚠️ The @NWSTampaBay has issued a Tornado Watch to include all of Hernando County until 8pm Monday March 16th. Please monitor your preferred news/weather outlet for urgent weather updates. Stay Safe!

🔥✅ 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒐 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒚 𝑩𝒖𝒓𝒏 𝑩𝒂𝒏 𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒅 Hernando County Fire Rescue has seen a reduced number of brush fire responses as well as adequate precipitation accumulations resulting in a drop in the Keetch-Byram Drought Index. As a result, the burn ban has been lifted county wide. Citizens are free to burn within the setbacks and regulations set forth by the Florida Forest Service. @FFS_Withlacooch

#STRUCTUREFIRE HCFR crews are on scene of a working structure fire in the 7400 block of Madrid Rd in Weeki Wachee. Please avoid the area while crews are working.

🚫Burn Ban Remains in Effect🔥 #Hernandocounty’s burn ban remains in effect. It is still dry and wildfire threat remains high despite recent rain. REMEMBER: 🚫No open burning 🚫No bonfires or campfires 🚫No burning yard debris ✅ Grills and smokers as long as attended ✅ Gas fueled fire features when attended 📞To report violations: 352-754-6830 Please help keep our community safe.

February was a very busy month for HCFR. 🔥 ☎️ Total calls for service 3,452 💰$3,692,200 in estimated property value saved 🏥 1,994 patient transports 🔥 131 brush, vehicle and structure fires 🚑 Rescue 11 was our busiest rescue at 313 runs 🚒 Engine 12 was our busiest engine at 300 runs Our personnel remain dedicated and proud to service our community. Thank you for your support!

Monday morning, 2/23/26 just before 8:30am, Engine 3 responded to the intersection of Coronado Drive and Drayton Drive in Spring Hill for a vehicle fire. Engine 3 arrived on scene to find a fully involved mini van. Thankfully, all occupants were able to safely exit the vehicle prior to firefighters arrival. After the crew quickly extinguished the fire, the cause was determined to be from mechanical issues. No injuries were reported.

HCFR is on scene of a working structure fire in the 12000 block of Ronald St in Spring Hill. Please avoid the area while crews are working the scene.

🔥Red Flag Warning is in effect from 1-7 PM Sunday as a strong cold front brings very dry air and breezy conditions into the area 🚒Fire spread could occur very quickly and outdoor burning is not recommended #FLwx

#BREAKING HCFR crews are currently on scene of a brush fire off Ponce De Leon Blvd just south of Cobb Rd. Firefighters are working about a 1/2 acre brush fire causing reduced visibility on US98. Use extreme caution in the area while firefighters are working. @FFS_Withlacooch @FHPTampa

𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐆 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 🚩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 The US National Weather Service Tampa Bay Florida has issued a Red Flag Warning 🚩 for Hernando County effective SUNDAY 2/22/26 from 1p-7p. A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Hernando County effective Monday 2/23/26. 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏? A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels can contribute to extreme fire behavior. 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒅𝒐? DO NOT burn anything outdoors. DO NOT mow your yard. DO NOT use tools in or near your yard that can create a spark or flame. DO NOT throw cigarettes out your car window or discard them in the grass or brush. 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒅𝒐? Call 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY if you see fire or smoke. Obey the burn ban in place and DO NOT burn. 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒆 𝒘𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉? A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. This is for your safety and the safety of your neighbors and the community. @FFS_Withlacooch @NWSTampaBay

State Fire Marshal investigating several vehicles effected by fire 👉🔗 facebook.com/share/1Ad1vHSg…

#UPDATE: Olar Ct Wildfire Spring Hill 4:15pm All forward progress of the fire has been stopped. Florida Forest Service - Withlacoochee Forestry Center has multiple fire lines surrounding the fire estimated at 75 acres with 30% containment. HCFR provided structural protection in several areas along Waterfall Drive, Bayside Court and Elgrove Street. No structures were damaged and no injuries reported. Multiple areas continue to burn within the fire lines. Forestry is remaining on scene to monitor the fires status and perform controlled burn off of areas within the fire lines to prevent flare ups overnight. Please avoid calling 9-1-1 if you see smoke in this area. Smoke will linger throughout the night. @FFS_Withlacooch