Hernando County Fire Rescue Battles Structure Fire on Oney Drive in Brooksville

Hernando County Fire Rescue crews responded Tuesday to a working structure fire on the 5000 block of Oney Drive in Brooksville, deploying to the scene as officials called on the public to stay away from the area while firefighters worked to bring the blaze under control.

The fire was classified as a working structure fire, indicating an active and confirmed interior fire requiring a full firefighting response. As of the initial response, no information on injuries had been released, and the cause of the fire had not been determined.

Hernando County Fire Rescue, which provides Advanced Life Support EMS treatment and emergency response to more than 200,000 residents and visitors across Hernando County, took over fire and rescue services for the City of Brooksville on October 1, 2025. The department operates 24 hours a day out of multiple stations countywide, including a station on Veterans Avenue in Brooksville.

Anyone traveling near Oney Drive was urged to find alternate routes while crews remained on scene. No timeline for when the block would reopen was immediately available.

Hernando County Fire Rescue has not yet released further details on the extent of damage to the structure or whether any occupants were displaced. Updates on the cause and any injuries are expected as the investigation progresses. Residents with non-emergency inquiries can contact Hernando County Fire Rescue through the county's public safety line; for emergencies, dial 911.