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Melted dryer outlet/plug causes smoke at Homosaossa residence, but fire averted
Fire  |  Mon - June 24, 2024 1:40 pm  |  Article Hits:250  |  A+ | a-

Citrus County Fire Rescue

Homosassa, Florida —  At 1:30 pm on Saturday, June 22, 2024, Citrus County Fire Rescue responded to a residence located on S. Stonebrook Dr. in Homosassa due to a reported electrical fire.

Firefighters arrived at the location to find a light haze of smoke coming from a single-story mobile home, but no visible signs of fire from the outside. 

A battalion chief determined that the fire was an electrical fire that had already been extinguished and had originated behind the clothes dryer.

Inside the residence was a light haze of smoke and an electrical smell. None of the smoke detectors in the home were activated. Firefighters found a melted outlet and dryer plug behind the dryer, which was still hot to the touch. The dryer breaker had already tripped. The crew removed the dryer plug and confirmed there were no further hazards. Fire crews promptly set up ventilation to clear the smoke.

At the homeowner’s request, the crew switched off the main breaker. The homeowner was advised to have a licensed electrician evaluate the electrical system for safety.
 
The last unit cleared the scene at 1:50 pm, and the property was turned over to the owner.

Damages were estimated at $1,500.  

A media releases stated, "Citrus County Fire Rescue urges all residents to regularly inspect their home’s electrical systems and appliances. Ensure that smoke detectors are functional and installed in key areas of your home. If you experience any electrical issues, such as flickering lights or outlets that are warm to the touch, immediately contact a licensed electrician. Regular maintenance and vigilance can prevent dangerous electrical fires and keep your home and family safe."

Firefighters from the Connell Heights and Homosassa fire stations arrived on scene, along with a rescue unit.

Call 911 to report a fire.

Citrus County Fire Rescue's business office is located at 1520 N. Meadowcrest Blvd., Crystal River, Florida 34429; business phone: (352) 527-5406. For information about Citrus County Fire Rescue visit its website at www.CitrusCountyFire.com or its social media sites, x.com/CitrusCoFire and Facebook.com/CitrusCountyFireRescue.
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