3 dogs rescued from house fire caused by electric scooters

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Three dogs were rescued from a home after reports of a structure fire late Friday evening, Tampa Fire Rescue said.

Firefighters responded to E. 108th Avenue in Tampa around 9:24 p.m. to find heavy smoke inside a home.

Once inside, Tampa Fire Rescue found multiple electric scooters scattered around the home. Several scooters were taken outside into the front yard as first responders searched for the three pets.

Once outside, one of the electric scooters burst into flames which firefighters quickly extinguished.

The three dogs were found uninjured and reunited with the resident of the home, Tampa Fire Rescue said.

Fire rescue said the smoke and fire originated from the electric scooter. No injuries were reported.

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