PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — First responders in Florida came across an active house fire while navigating Hurricane Helene floodwaters by boat.
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Crews from the South Pasadena Fire Department and the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office found the scene while responding to water rescues.
The area was completely flooded when they found a home that was fully involved in a fire.
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Firefighters said large objects, including dumpsters, were floating through the water and causing additional hazards.
Crews said they have been responding to as many emergency calls as possible.
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