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NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — Local NewsOctober 25, 2026Hillsborough County

Citrus County Fire Rescue responds to Homosassa structure fire destroying two sheds

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Citrus County Fire Rescue responded to a Saturday night fire in Homosassa that destroyed two sheds and damaged a mobile home, boat, and pickup truck. Firefighters brought the structure fire under control within roughly twenty-two minutes of dispatch, and no injuries or trapped occupants were reported.

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Why It Matters

Property occupants face temporary displacement and utility disconnections while authorities investigate the cause of multiple fires at the same location within a single day.

Key Facts

  • Firefighters were dispatched at 10:33 p.m. on Saturday to a property on South Frank Meyer Point in Homosassa.
  • Two sheds were completely destroyed by the fire.
  • A single-wide mobile home sustained damage to about 25 percent of its structure, primarily affecting a bedroom and exterior siding.
  • A nearby boat and pickup truck also suffered damage.
  • Crews brought the mobile home fire under control by approximately 10:55 p.m., and all fires were contained by 11:04 p.m.
  • Searches of the mobile home confirmed that no people or pets were left inside, and zero injuries were reported.
  • Crews had previously responded to a separate vehicle fire at the same property earlier on Saturday.
  • The Florida State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause and origin of the structure fire.
  • The electric utility company disconnected power to the property, and the American Red Cross was called to assist the occupant.

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