NewsWFLA (NBC 8) — Local NewsOctober 25, 2026Hillsborough County
Citrus County Fire Rescue responds to shed fire that spread to mobile home, boat, and truck
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A shed fire in Homosassa spread to a nearby mobile home, boat, and pickup truck Saturday night before being brought under control by Citrus County Fire Rescue. No injuries were reported, and the American Red Cross is assisting the affected resident. Fire officials are investigating the cause and examining whether the incident is related to a separate vehicle fire earlier that day at the same property.
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A resident's home suffered damage affecting approximately 25% of the structure, and emergency responders extinguished multiple fires at the property within a short timeframe.
Key Facts
- Citrus County Fire Rescue responded to a structure 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.
- The mobile home fire was brought under control by 10:55 p.m.
- All fires at the property were under control by 11:04 p.m.
- No injuries were reported, and no people or pets were inside the home.
- Crews had responded to a separate vehicle fire at the same property earlier that day.
- Investigators have not yet determined if the two fires are related.
- The American Red Cross is providing assistance to the affected resident.