Hurricane Helene caused significant flooding and damage across Florida's Bay Area, prompting numerous water rescues, fire responses, and road closures. Residents and businesses faced the aftermath of strong winds, storm surge, and heavy rainfall.
First responders in Hillsborough County rescued four people and a dog from high water near Hillsborough Avenue.
FOX 13 crews spotted a large fire burning on Davis Islands. This was the view from Bayshore Blvd. early Friday.Tampa Fire Rescue crews battled a structure fire in the 4600 Block of W. San Miguel St. on Friday morning. Two people were taken from the scene with smoke-related injuries, according to officials. Courtesy: Tampa Fire RescueThe National Guard moved onto Davis Islands on Friday in response to strong storm surge leading to a series of water rescues.
Clearwater Memorial Causeway was left covered in debris after Hurricane Helene brought serious impacts to the Bay Area. Fire crews battled a large fire in South Pasadena, just one of the many calls they responded to late Thursday and early Friday.Crews battled a house fire early Friday off Soundview Drive in Palm Harbor. Flooding in the area delayed firefighters' arrival.The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office shared photos of damage from Hurricane Helene. Cars are buried in sand and businesses were destroyed on Pass-a-Grille Beach. Click the link in our bio for more post-storm coverage.
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