The Brief
- Tampa Fire Rescue responded to a fire along North 15th Street, which spread to Copeland Park Friday evening.
- Flames threatened several pavilions and crews had to evacuate the park.
- Crews contained the fire within 30 minutes and no one was hurt, according to TFR.
TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Fire Rescue firefighters battled a quickly moving brush fire that spread to Copeland Park Friday evening.
What we know:
Captain Henry Williams with Tampa Fire Rescue explained the fire started along the 11000 block of North 15th Street. When crews arrived shortly after 7 p.m., the blaze quickly grew in intensity, spreading across the middle portion of the park.
Crews had to call for additional resources to put out the fire and began to protect the pavilions that were threatened. …