NewsWFLA News TampaOctober 25, 2026Hillsborough County
Citrus County Fire Rescue responds to shed fire spreading to mobile home, boat, and pickup truck in Homosassa
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A shed fire in Homosassa spread to a nearby mobile home, boat, and pickup truck Saturday night, prompting a response from Citrus County Fire Rescue. Crews brought the mobile home fire under control by 10:55 p.m. and all fires by 11:04 p.m. with no reported injuries. Investigators are examining whether the incident is related to a separate vehicle fire at the same property earlier that day.
Read the full story at WFLA News TampaWhy It Matters
A local resident received assistance from the American Red Cross after 25% of their mobile home was damaged by a spreading outdoor fire.
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, which subsequently spread to a nearby mobile home, boat, and pickup truck.
- Approximately 25% of the mobile home was involved in the fire.
- Fire crews brought the mobile home fire under control by 10:55 p.m. and had all fires 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, and investigators are looking into whether the two incidents are related.
- The American Red Cross is providing assistance to the affected resident.
- Fire officials issued safety reminders to keep combustible materials and sheds a safe distance from homes.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationAmerican Red Cross“Assisting the affected resident”locationSouth Frank Meyer Point“Specific location of the property where the fire occurred”OrganizationCitrus County Fire Rescue“Responded to and investigated the fire”locationCitrus County“County where the incident occurred”locationHomosassa“Location of the fire incident”