2 People, Jake The Dog Treated Following Thonotosassa Fire

THONOTOSASSA, FL -- Hillsborough County firefighters rescued two people and the family dog after a fire destroyed their mobile home in the 11000 block of Harmony Ranch Lane in Thonotosassa Wednesday.

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue was called to the home at 10:42 a.m. and found the mobile home fully involved.

Due to a lack of fire hydrants in the area, firefighters had to bring in tankers to douse the flames.

"We safely evacuated and treated the two residents as well as Jake the dog who is doing OK, but looking scared and sad," said fire rescue spokesman Eric Seidel.

Seidel said one resident was transported to the hospital for smoke-related injuries.

Firefighters were able to get the fire under control in about 30 minutes but Seidel said the fire moved quickly through the home and caused significant damage.

Red Cross was notified and is assisting the family with food, clothing and shelter.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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