PORT RICHEY, Fla. – Emergency crews evacuated a Port Richey retail store Sunday afternoon after heavy rainfall triggered a partial roof collapse and severe flooding inside the building.
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Burlington store roof collapse
What we know:
Pasco County Fire Rescue responded to the Burlington store on the 6000 block of Tacoma Drive following reports of ceiling failure and water pouring into the business Sunday afternoon. Units on scene confirmed that the roof had partially collapsed under the heavy rains.
Everyone inside the store evacuated safely, and officials reported no injuries. SkyFOX drone footage captured extensive damage to the roof structure as cleanup efforts began.
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Port Richey building inspection
What we don’t know:
First responders turned the scene over to property management and local building inspectors. Authorities have not stated when the store will be safe enough to reopen to the public.
Fire rescue disaster response
What’s next:
Inspectors and property management teams are actively assessing the structural integrity of the roof today while managing cleanup operations. Further updates will depend on the official safety evaluations of the facility.
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