Fire Destroys Mobile Home In Ruskin, Leaves 2 People Homeless

RUSKIN, FL — Two residents were left homeless following a fire that destroyed a mobile home in Ruskin.

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue was called to a fire late Tuesday morning and arrived to find 50 percent of the mobile home ablaze.

Crews began fighting the fire with a hand line while firefighters hooked up a water supply from a nearby hydrant.

Crews were able to get the blaze under control in 15 minutes.

The American Red Cross was called to assist the displaced residents.