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Inverness kitchen fire, caused by pot of oil catching fire on stove, causes $10,600 in damages
Fire  |  Mon - April 21, 2025 11:40 pm  |  Article Hits:61  |  A+ | a-
 
Citrus County Fire Rescue (CCFR) 

Inverness, Florida – At 5:11 p.m. on Sunday, April 20, 2025, Citrus County Fire Rescue was dispatched to a residence located on S. Romans Avenue in Inverness, due to a reported fire. Fire rescue arrived on scene at 5:24 p.m. to find light smoke coming from the front door of a single-story home. 

The homeowner reported that a pot of oil had caught fire on the stove, but it had quickly been removed and placed outside, prior to the arrival of fire rescue personnel. 

 A fire crew entered the residence and confirmed that no active flames remained inside the home, and the fire was out. A thorough inspection revealed heat and smoke damage to the stove, exhaust vent, and surrounding cabinets, with an estimated loss of $10,600.

Firefighters secured the power to kitchen appliances and used a thermal imaging camera to ensure that no fire had extended into the attic. Ventilation was completed to clear residual smoke from the residence, and no further hazards were found.

Safety Message: 

According to Citrus County Fire Rescue, cooking fires are one of the leading causes of home fires. The agency cautions residents to never leave oil or grease, or any other food being cooked, unattended on the stove, and avoid moving items that are burning; instead, turn off the burner, cover the pot with a lid - if safe to do so, and call 911. Even a small kitchen fire can result in costly damage and pose serious risks to your safety.

Working smoke alarms are critical in providing an early warning in the event of a fire. Be sure to test your smoke alarms monthly, replace the batteries at least once each year, and install alarms in every bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on every level of your home. Smoke alarms save lives.

IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, CALL 9-1-1.

Citrus County Fire Rescue Contact Information:
Business Office Location: 1520 N. Meadowcrest Blvd.. Crystal River, Florida  34429;
Non-Emergency Phone: (352) 527-5406.
Website:  www.CitrusCountyFire.com
Social Media:  x.com/CitrusCoFire  and  Facebook.com/CitrusCountyFireRescue.
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