Red Cross helps family after devastating house fire in Marion

, Fla. — Marion County Fire Rescue responded to a significant residential fire on November 22 in Citra, with no injuries reported.

Multiple 911 callers reported the fire, involving a house and a nearby storage building, as fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters arrived first and found both structures heavily consumed by fire.

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Crews rapidly set up hoselines to fight the fire, with more units offering support.

Firefighters encountered further obstacles as a large propane tank started self-venting, and the fire extended to a vehicle and nearby trees. Nevertheless, they managed to control the fire without causing injuries to civilians or firefighters.

The American Red Cross has been contacted to assist the affected family after the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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