The Brief
- An Egmont Key island fire has triggered a multi-agency emergency response in the Tampa Bay region Sunday.
- Marine safety units report that thick black smoke from the island is highly visible from surrounding coastal areas.
- First responders have confirmed that no injuries have occurred as local and federal teams manage the scene.
EGMONT KEY, Fla – An Egmont Key island fire has sparked a coordinated emergency response off the coast Sunday afternoon, sending visible plumes of dark smoke across the water.
Multiple local and federal agencies have deployed specialized units to secure the perimeter.
Egmont Key brush fire
What we know:
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit is assisting local and federal partners in response to a fire on Egmont Key. Thick black smoke from the blaze is highly visible to residents and boaters across surrounding coastal areas.
No injuries have been reported in connection with the incident. Marine assets remain on the water near the historic island to support ongoing containment and safety operations.
Emergency rescue containment details
What we don’t know:…