Man Rescued from Palmetto House Fire

0:00A house fire lit up Palmetto, Florida, early Tuesday morning on the 6700 block of 63rd Street East. North River Fire District crews rode out just after 7.30 a.m., following reports of heavy smoke and someone trapped inside. They pulled a man from the home within five minutes of arriving. Smoke was billowing when multiple callers dialed 911, alerting crews to the danger right away. The response was swift, turning a potential tragedy into a fighting chance for the victim. One scene, firefighters jumped straight into CPR to stabilize the man before Manatee County EMS loaded him up for Manatee Memorial Hospital. No word yet on his condition, but that quick action likely made all the difference. Investigators are digging into what sparked the blaze with a state fire marshal now looped in for a deeper look. No other injuries reported, and the home took heavy damage. We'll keep eyes on updates as this unfolds, bringing you the latest when it drops. That's the story for today, Tampa Bay News, today driven by AI.