Dog dies in Marion County house fire

Marion County firefighters had a busy Saturday morning, battling two blazes within minutes of each other, officials said.

There was also a fire on Friday evening.

No injuries were reported but a dog died, officials said.

The first fire on Saturday was just after 9 a.m. in the 10000 block of SE 464C in Ocklawaha. The mobile home was about 25 percent involved when crew arrived on scene, officials said. Firefighters were able to get the blaze under control within minutes. No one was home at the time of the fire, which is believed to be caused by faulty wiring.

About 9:20 a.m., crews were called to a fire in the 6000 block of NW 125 Street in Reddick after homeowners said they woke up to smelling smoke. When fire crews arrived the garage was fully engulfed in flames and the house was about 20 percent involved, officials said.

More than 20 firefighters battled the fire. At first crews went inside, but because the roof threatened to cave in, they pulled back.

The 2,500-square-foot home was considered a total loss. The family dog was found dead in the home.

The state fire marshal was called in to investigate the fire.

On Friday evening, firefighters responded to a grease fire in Ocklawaha. The fire was put out before it extended beyond the kitchen.

dharris@tribune.com or 407-420-5471

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Dog dies in Marion County house fire