Aerial view of Longboat Key
Longboat Key Fire Rescue speaks on aftermath of Hurricane Helene
LONGBOAT KEY, Fla. (WFLA) — The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department speaks about the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Longboat Key Fire Rescue is currently on the island assessing damages and recovery. Due to a gas leak on the north side of the island, the island will remain closed until that has been fixed, according to Chief Dezzi.
Aerial view of Longboat Key after Hurricane Helene
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