2 Seriously Injured in Land O' Lakes Fire

A Thursday evening fire in Land O’ Lakes has left two people seriously injured.

According to Pasco County Fire Rescue, a blaze broke out at 19430 Bexley Road. One person managed to escape the home, but suffered severe burns in the process. A second person was found inside during a search of the structure.

Fire officials say both people were flown to Tampa General Hospital with severe burns and smoke inhalation.

Crews remained on the scene of the two-alarm fire as of 9 p.m. Thursday. Fire officials, however, said the blaze had been brought under control at that time.

The cause of the fire has not been announced. Further details are not yet available.

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