Pasco County firefighters responded to a massive three-alarm fire at an apartment complex on Jermyn Loop in Wesley Chapel that began Thursday afternoon. The blaze impacted approximately 90 units, potentially displacing around 200 residents as crews worked through the night and into Friday to contain the flames. No human injuries were reported, but dozens of pets including cats and dogs were rescued from the building during the emergency response. Fire Chief Ryan Guynn described dangerous conditions inside with multiple floor collapses due to heavy fire load that complicated firefighting operations. While officials have not yet determined the cause, residents speculate lightning from a recent storm may have sparked the incident.
Key Points:
- The fire affected approximately 90 apartment units in the 3900 block of Jermyn Loop
- No injuries were reported but dozens of pets including cats and dogs were rescued
- Fire Chief Ryan Guynn described dangerous conditions with multiple floor collapses during firefighting operations
- Hillsborough County Fire Rescue and Tampa Fire Rescue assisted in containing the blaze
