Crime & Safety

Valrico Garage Fire Under Investigation

The fire broke out at around 11 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6.

Hillsborough County fire investigators are still looking into the cause of a fire that broke out around 11 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, at a home at 4007 Highgate Dr., Valrico, off St. Cloud Avenue.

Three adult residents of the single-family home reported that the power went out and, when it came back on, they heard a bang outside. When they investigated, they found the attached garage engulfed in flames. There were no injuries and the Red Cross for requested for assistance.


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