SOUTH PASADENA, Fla. — First responders conducting water rescues discovered a house on fire surrounded by flood waters left by Hurricane Helene.
It happened in South Pasadena, Florida in Pinellas County, Florida.
The flooded home on fire was not able to be saved as crews with the local fire and police departments had to navigate around large items including dumpsters floating in the water, officials posted on Facebook.
Personnel from the South Pasadena Fire Department and the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office have been responding to emergency calls as much as possible. While conducting water rescue efforts, they came across a residence on fire and large objects including dumpsters moving through floodwaters. Crews will continue to respond when possible but conditions are severe and the worst is believed to still be ahead.
Posted by City of South Pasadena, FL on Thursday, September 26, 2024
More footage of last night’s search and rescue operations in South Pasadena during Hurricane Helene 9/26/24
Posted by City of South Pasadena, FL on Friday, September 27, 2024
City officials did not say if anyone was home at the time of the fire, CBS News reported.
Officials said they were still responding to emergencies in the area on Friday afternoon, but “conditions remain hazardous.” Power remained out in most of the city and water had yet to fully recede.
The area’s sewage system was full and residents were being told to limit water usage as much as possible.
Emergency responses continue but conditions remain hazardous. Power is out in much of the city and water has not yet...
Posted by City of South Pasadena, FL on Friday, September 27, 2024
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