Updated: Post-fire report and video added. Scroll down.
A MAJOR FIRE IN AN APARTMENT BUILDING broke out shortly after 5 am this morning near Tampa, Florida, in Palm Harbor.
ABC News
The fire was first reported at 5:19 am and has destroyed eight units in the 16-unit, two-story building so far. The response has been elevated to four alarms and is still working.
Update, 2:30 pm Eastern:
The fire heavily damaged or destroyed 12 apartments in the wood-frame structure and the roof of the building came in. All the residents made it out safely and there are no reports of any injuries.
WTVT-TV has this post-fire video report that also includes some fire footage:
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