NewsWFLA News Channel 8October 25, 2026Hillsborough County
Citrus County Fire Rescue responds to shed fire spreading to mobile home and vehicles in Homosassa
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A shed fire in Homosassa spread to a nearby mobile home, boat, and pickup truck Saturday night before firefighters brought the flames under control within minutes. No injuries were reported, and the American Red Cross is assisting the affected resident. Investigators are looking into whether the incident is related to a separate vehicle fire at the same property earlier that day.
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A local resident was displaced and received assistance from the American Red Cross after property damage occurred to a mobile home, two sheds, a boat, and a pickup truck.
Key Facts
- Citrus County Fire Rescue responded to a fire at South Frank Meyer Point in Homosassa on Saturday night.
- Two sheds were found fully engulfed in flames upon arrival.
- The fire spread to a nearby mobile home, a boat, and a pickup truck.
- Approximately 25% of the mobile home was involved in the fire.
- Crews brought the mobile home fire under control by 10:55 p.m. and all fires under control by 11:04 p.m.
- No injuries were reported, and no people or pets were inside the home during the fire.
- Crews had responded to a separate vehicle fire at the same property earlier that day, and investigators are checking for a possible connection.
- The American Red Cross is assisting the affected resident.
- Fire officials recommend keeping combustible materials, storage sheds, and flammable items a safe distance from homes.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationAmerican Red Cross“Assisting the affected resident”locationSouth Frank Meyer Point“Address or location of the fire property”OrganizationCitrus County Fire Rescue“Responded to and investigated the fire”locationCitrus County“County where the incident occurred”locationHomosassa“Location of the fire incident”