NewsHillsborough County

Actions

Sligh Avenue reopens after fire breaks out near ZooTampa

Fire near ZooTampa
Posted 11:38 AM, Apr 02, 2025
and last updated 12:08 PM, Apr 02, 2025

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — A fire broke out near ZooTampa early Wednesday morning, according to officials.

Tampa Fire Rescue said crews are on the scene of the structure fire in the 900 block of West Sligh Avenue.

Fire near ZooTampa

Officials initially closed West Sligh Avenue from North Boulevard to North Willow Avenue in both directions, but it has since reopened.

There are no other details available at this time.

This is a breaking news story. Refresh for updates.

Pasco County woman trying to rebuild mobile home after hurricanes

"I cried, of course, because I've worked very hard getting it nice, which has been difficult for me since I lost my husband and being alone,” Kelly Welty said.
Welty's mobile home lost its roof during Hurricane Milton. She said it was the only one in the Buena Vista community to get totaled by a tornado.

Homeowner frustrated with FEMA process