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A Brooksville home is a ‘total loss’ after it caught fire Wednesday afternoon, according to Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services.

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Hernando deputies say it happened shortly after 9 a.m. at Cemex - Brooksville Quarry on Camp Mine Road in Brooksville, Florida.

Captain Mark Dempsey with Hernando County Fire & Emergency Services was killed last week in a single-car crash while driving home, authorities say.

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The call came in by the owner of the home who reported a "boom in the patio area," Hernando County Fire PIO Kenneth D. Wannen said in the release.

Captain Mark Dempsey’s death follows that of another 44-year-old firefighter. David Hackett died of COVID-19 complications Saturday.

Deputies said smoke was coming from inside the house when they arrived to execute an eviction notice.

Deputy Duval observed a staff member at one of the lunch tables attempting to render aid to a 5-year-old kindergarten student and jumped into action!

Deputy Duval observed a staff member at one of the lunch tables attempting to render aid to a 5-year-old kindergarten student and jumped into action!