Trinity Fire Sends 2 Firefighters, 1 Civilian To Hospital

TRINITY, FL — An overnight fire in the 10500 block of Marsha Drive in Trinity sent two firefighters and one civilian to the hospital, Pasco County Fire Rescue said in a release. They've all since been released and are recovering.

Firefighters with Engine 15 responded to the blaze around 2:50 a.m. Monday, with backup arriving soon afterwards. It took them about 25 minutes to get the fire under control.

One firefighter was hospitalized due to smoke inhalation and another was injured falling while fighting the fire. A 17-year-old who lived at the house inhaled smoke as well.

Firefighters say the American Red Cross came to the scene and provided shelter and clothing for five people and a dog displaced by the fire.

Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire.

Photo credit: Pasco County Fire Rescue