POLISCOPE
Back to feed
NewsWFLA News TampaSeptember 8, 2026Hillsborough County

Multiple agencies respond to large fire at St. Petersburg Catholic High School

Photo: WFLA News Tampa

A multiple-alarm structure fire broke out at St. Petersburg Catholic High School on Tuesday, prompting a response from multiple emergency agencies. Smoke was visible from the roof of the school's gymnasium where the blaze is believed to have originated.

FireEducationEmergency ServicesPublic Safety
Read the full story at WFLA News Tampa

Why It Matters

A major fire at an educational facility disrupts school operations and mobilizes local emergency resources.

Key Facts

  • A large fire broke out at St. Petersburg Catholic High School on Tuesday.
  • St. Petersburg Fire Rescue classified the incident as a "multiple alarm structure fire."
  • Smoke was observed coming from the roof of the school's gymnasium.
  • Multiple agencies responded to the scene.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationSt. Petersburg Catholic High School“Location of the fire”locationSt. Petersburg“City where the fire occurred”OrganizationSt. Petersburg Fire Rescue“Responded to the multiple alarm structure fire”