Courtesy: Citrus County Fire Rescue.
HOMOSASSA, Fla. - A mobile home in Homosassa was destroyed following a "heavily involved" fire that broke out on Wednesday evening, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
Firefighters responded to South Oakridge Drive shortly before 7 p.m., and they had to force their way through the property's fencing to battle the fire.
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During the investigation, it was discovered that the home did not have active metered electrical service. Instead, investigators observed signs of alternative power sources and heating methods being used inside the home.
Courtesy: Citrus County Fire Rescue.
Nobody was reportedly home at the time of the fire and CCFR is investigating the cause of the fire.
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Fire crews were able to bring the blaze under control by 7:22 p.m.
By the numbers:
Citrus County Fire Rescue provided the following damage estimates:
- Building Value: $162,960
- Contents Value: $81,480
- Total Loss: Over $244,000
The Source: Information for this story was provided by Citrus County Fire Rescue.