HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. – A Hernando County Sheriff’s deputy is being credited with saving the life of a woman trapped inside a burning trailer Friday evening, following a swift and courageous response to a structure fire in the 11000 block of Richmond Street.
The incident unfolded at approximately 7:30 p.m. on November 15, 2025, when the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call reporting an active structure fire with two people still inside.
Deputy T. Ferro, who was on patrol nearby, arrived on the scene in Weeki Wachee within minutes.
“Realizing the occupants were still inside, Deputy Ferro entered the burning structure,” the Sheriff’s Office reported.
Acting quickly despite the immediate danger, Deputy Ferro located both individuals inside the inferno. One person was unable to exit on her own due to a foot injury. The second person assisted the deputy in the difficult effort to remove the injured woman from the rapidly burning structure.
Hernando County Fire Rescue arrived shortly thereafter and successfully brought the blaze under control.
Both occupants were transported to area hospitals for treatment. One was taken to a local hospital and is listed in stable condition. The second occupant was airlifted to a trauma center and is listed in serious condition.
Deputy Ferro was also transported to a local hospital, where he was treated for smoke inhalation. He is expected to make a full recovery after putting his own safety at risk to save others.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s Office.
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