Late night travel trailer fire at Homosassa RV park caused by water reaching electrical box, causing arcing; no injuries

Photos courtesy of CCFR: breaker box (left) and bathroom (right).

Citrus County Fire Rescue (CCFR)

Homosassa, Florida – At 10:04 p.m. on Thursday, July 17, 2025, Citrus County Fire Rescue was dispatched to Sun Retreats Homosassa River, an RV resort located 10200 W. Fishbowl Drive in Homosassa, Florida, due to a reported fire.

Firefighters arrived a the location to find smoke showing from the exterior of 38-foot park model travel trailer.

Firefighters immediately secured the utilities, and inside the camper, encountered heavy smoke conditions. The source of the heat was found in the master bedroom, where a breaker box was actively smoldering.

The fire was quickly extinguished by the Homosassa fire station crew. Ventilation was conducted with the assistance of the Connell Heights fire station crew. All other units were canceled, due to the fire being quickly brought under control. The last unit cleared the scene at 10:52 p.m.

An investigation revealed that a water leak near the bathroom had reached the electrical breaker box, which had caused electrical arcing that had ignited the fire. No smoke detectors were noted in the camper.

Damages to the camper and its contents were estimated at approximately $15,000.

No injuries were reported.

The occupants of the camper informed fire rescue personnel that they planned to contact the RV park's management to obtain alternate accommodations. Although a dispatcher attempted to contact RV park managerment, no local contact was available at the time, so fire rescue left a message that provided information about the incident to RV park officials.

Fire Rescue Safety Messages:

• Smoke Alarms Save Lives – Fire crews noted no working smoke detectors in the structure. Functional smoke alarms provide early warning and valuable escape time. Test your alarms monthly and replace batteries regularly.
• Water and Electricity Don’t Mix – Water leaks near electrical panels or wiring can lead to dangerous conditions, including arcing and fire. Address plumbing issues immediately and have a licensed electrician inspect any potentially compromised systems.

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.