Crime & Safety

Roman Candle Sparks House Fire In Gulf Highlands

Pasco County firefighters were called out Thursday night to fight a single-alarm house fire on Ashwood Drive in Gulf Highlands.

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Pasco County firefighters were called out Thursday night to fight a single-alarm house fire on Ashwood Drive in Gulf Highlands. (Pasco Fire Rescue)
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Pasco County firefighters were called out Thursday night to fight a single-alarm house fire on Ashwood Drive in Gulf Highlands. (Pasco Fire Rescue)
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Pasco County firefighters were called out Thursday night to fight a single-alarm house fire on Ashwood Drive in Gulf Highlands. (Pasco Fire Rescue)

PASCO COUNTY, FL —Pasco County firefighters were called out Thursday night to fight a single-alarm house fire on Ashwood Drive in Gulf Highlands.

It took firefighters approximately 15 minutes to knock down the fire. Pasco County Fire Rescue investigators said the fire was started by a Roman candle firework. There were no injuries reported.

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