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Firefighters extinguish two brush fires in Pasco County amid drought conditions

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PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Pasco County Fire Rescue responded to two brush fires on Wednesday amid dry conditions and a burn ban.

PCFR said the first fire was on Jerry Road and the second fire was off Allen Road. Officials said no injuries were reported, and crews were able to get both fires under control quickly.

Firefighters want to remind everyone to do their part to keep their community safe from fire during dry conditions.

Fired Hillsborough major blew nearly twice legal limit, had Jack Daniel's in his patrol vehicle

Major Troy Morgan, who oversaw DUI enforcement for the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, blew a 0.125 and 0.143 on a breathalyzer test after reporting for duty.

Fired HCSO major blew nearly twice legal limit, had Jack Daniel's in vehicle