
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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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.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationAmerican Red Cross“Contacted to assist the property occupant.”OrganizationFlorida State Fire Marshal's Office“Responded to investigate the cause and origin of the structure fire.”locationSouth Frank Meyer Point“The specific property location of the fire.”OrganizationCitrus County Fire Rescue“Dispatched firefighters to the property and managed the emergency response.”locationHomosassa“The town where the fire occurred.”
