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Hernando firefighter hospitalized after responding to blaze

Officials say the responder was hospitalized due to a medical-related issue.
Credit: Hernando County Fire Rescue

BROOKSVILLE, Fla. — A Hernando County firefighter was taken to the hospital for a medical-related issue after responding to a house fire in Brooksville.

Crews put out the fire that erupted on Sunshine Grove Road on Sunday night. The fire was burning through the roof of a mobile home and was brought under control within an hour.

Pictures from Hernando County Fire Rescue show the scorched home that was destroyed. 

Credit: Hernando County Fire Rescue

While no civilian injuries were reported, one firefighter was transported to a local hospital. The fire's cause is under investigation. 

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