Man injured in fire, likely started by candle, in Homosassa residence without power
Homosassa, Florida - At 11:54 pm on Thursday, May 5, 2022, Citrus County Fire Rescue responded to a fire on W. Wildfire Ln. in Homosassa, due to the report of a fire.
Firefighters arrived on scene to find a single wide mobile home fully involved in fire, and the sole occupant of the home being treated by rescue personnel on scene for a non-life-threatening injury. The resident was later transported to a local hospital for treatment. Prior to the occupant's transport to the hospital, he told fire rescue personnel that the residence does not have power, and at the time of the fire, numerous candles were burning throughout the home, and he saw the fire start on the corner of his bed, by his nightstand where a candle was burning, and he exited the structure.
The fire was determined under control at 12:12 am, and the last unit cleared the scene at 2:14 am. The structure was deemed a total loss. The fire is believed to be accidental, as the fire damages supported the occupant’s statements.
Firefighters from the Homosassa, Connell Heights, Kensington, Sugarmill Woods and Pine Ridge fire stations assisted with the fire, along with a Safety Captain.
Citrus County Fire Rescue can be contacted by phone at (352) 527-5406. Visit online at www.citruscountyfire.com, Facebook.com/CitrusCountyFireRescue, or Twitter.com/citruscofire.