Four structure fires keep firefighters busy

Published: Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 5:12 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 5:12 p.m.

OCALA -- Four structure fires in less than 24 hours kept Marion County Fire Rescue firefighters busy throughout the county.

The fires began Friday at 5:30 p.m. and concluded before noon Saturday, according to spokeswoman Jessica Greene Fuchs. Of the four fires, no one was injured. However, a family dog died in one of the blazes, the spokesperson said.

The first fire was reported in Ocklawaha at 5:30 p.m. Friday at 10451 SE 132nd Place involving a grease fire that was contained to the kitchen.

On Saturday, the first of three fires occurred in Ocklawaha at 10230 SE 464C at 9:08 a.m., where 16 firefighters battled a mobile home fire. The blaze was put out before 9:30 a.m. Officials think faulty electrical wiring may be the cause of that fire.

Firefighters also went to 6055 NW 125th Street Road in Reddick, where residents woke up smelling smoke in the 2,500-square-foot home and ran outside. The garage was engulfed and flames spread to the home.

More than 20 firefighters responded to the fire. Officials said the roof was considered unstable, and firefighters who were inside backed out for their safety. They searched for the family dog, which later was found deceased.

Another fire was at 17620 SE 81st Timberwood Terrace in The Villages. That fire started in the homes electrical box, officials said. The homeowners prevented the fire from spreading by turning off the electricity. Firefighters checked the walls to make sure the fire didnt get inside, and the fire hadnt spread anywhere else.

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