CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. – A mobile home in a Crystal River community was destroyed by a fire, killing one person and a dog on Saturday morning, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
Crews arrived at the mobile home off of N Suncoast Blvd. Investigators say they thought somebody was still inside the home since a car was in the driveway.
The intensity of the fire caused a power line to collapse and contact a hose line, causing an electrical hazard.
Courtesy: Citrus County Fire Rescue.
During the first search efforts, only the dog was discovered. The victim’s body was later located in a closet within the main fire room.
CCFR sent out a reminder about smoke detector safety after this tragic incident.
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“Citrus County Fire Rescue urges all residents to ensure they have working smoke detectors in their homes and to develop and practice a fire escape plan. Fires can spread rapidly, and early detection is crucial to survival. For more fire safety tips or to request a smoke alarm installation, please contact Citrus County Fire Rescue.”
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The Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.
The Source: Information for this story came from Citrus County Fire Rescue.
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