Crime & Safety
Fire Destroys New Port Richey Home
Pasco County Fire Rescue were called to the 3800 block of Fort Street in New Port Richey for a fire at a fully involved fire at a home.
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL -- Pasco County Fire Rescue were called to the 3800 block of Fort Street in New Port Richey during the early morning Thursday, Jan. 17, for a fire at a fully involved fire at a home.
Firefighters say the radiant heat and flames caused the house next door to catch fire as well.
One person was taken to the hospital with minor burns.
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The home is a total loss and the second home has damage to the roof and a front room.
The Red Cross has been contacted to provide assistance to the families.
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Images via Pasco Fire Rescue
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