Large fire claims Tampa home early Saturday morning

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Photos released by Hillsborough County Fire Rescue show the extensive damage a home sustained after becoming engulfed in flames early on Saturday.

The fire was first reported by multiple callers at around 4:19 a.m., HCFR said. Crews responding to the residence on Christian Court found the single-story home engulfed in flames while smoke poured out.

HCFR said that nearby downed power lines cut off their access to part of the home, but once they were de-energized by TECO, firefighters swiftly got to work.

There were no occupants found in the home and no injuries to first responders were reported…

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