A firefighter was injured while fighting a house fire in Brandon early Thursday morning.

  • Firefighters called to a house fire on Cranberry Drive
  • No one was inside the home at the time
  • One firefighter was taken to a hospital for an unknown injury

The fire occurred at about 12:19 a.m. at a house on Cranberry Drive, according to authorities.

When firefighters arrived, they found downed powerlines and fire coming through the roof.

Two pets were rescued from the home; one died. According to firefighters, no one was inside the home at the time of the fire.

One firefighter was taken to a hospital for an unknown injury.

Check back for updates on this developing story.