Unattended Cooking Fire Destroys Mobile Home, Nearby Trailer Saved

Photo by Citrus County Fire Rescue

Photo by Citrus County Fire Rescue

Photo by Citrus County Fire Rescue

Photo by Citrus County Fire Rescue

Photo by Citrus County Fire Rescue

Photo by Citrus County Fire Rescue

Photo by Citrus County Fire Rescue

Photo by Citrus County Fire Rescue
Crystal River, FL - Citrus County Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire on W. Southampton Court in Homosassa, where crews arrived to find a mobile home heavily involved in flames. Due to the intensity of the fire and hazards present, firefighters immediately initiated defensive fire operations to contain the incident.
The occupant had safely exited the residence prior to the arrival of emergency personnel. Firefighters conducted thorough primary and secondary searches, confirming that no individuals remained inside the structure.
The fire was determined to be accidental in nature and originated from unattended cooking, involving oil and grease left on the stovetop