PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Officials said they discovered the cause of a fire that broke out in a Land O' Lakes home early Thursday morning.
Pasco County Fire Rescue said they received a call around 4 a.m. about the home on Runaway Breeze Drive. While units were being dispatched to the scene, they learned that people were still trapped inside.
The call was then upgraded to a second alarm as crews arrived to find heavy smoke.
Firefighters were able to make their way inside and rescue the two victims, including a child. Both were airlifted to a local hospital in serious condition.
Officials later determined that the fire was caused by an aftermarket battery and/or charger. It was ruled an accident.
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