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One Dead After Thonotosassa House Fire
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1 Dead in Thonotosassa House Fire - Local News

One person died in a house fire Thursday, October 9, 2026, on Ohio Avenue in Thonotosassa. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating the cause.

10/11/2026 · Tampa edition

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A person died Thursday, October 9, 2026, after a house fire in Thonotosassa.

Emergency services responded to a call reporting difficulty breathing at a home on Ohio Avenue. Firefighters found the house ablaze upon arrival. They rescued an individual from the burning structure and transported them to a local hospital, where they later died from their injuries.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating the cause of the fire. The identity of the deceased has not been released.

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