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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Six escape unharmed from burning Silver Springs Shores home

Six people escaped from a burning home in Marion County earlier this week.

Flames and heavy smoke were coming from a Silver Springs Shores residence in the 6900 block of Hemlock Road when firefighters arrived this past Monday afternoon.

Crews from Marion County Fire Rescue this past Monday were called to a structure fire in the 6900 block of Hemlock Road in Silver Springs Shores. Firefighters from Engine 17 arrived on scene at 2:18 p.m. to find flames and heavy smoke coming from the residence.

All told, four engines and 21 firefighters were dedicated to battling the blaze, which still is under investigation.

Marion County firefighters battled a blaze this past Monday afternoon at a Silver Springs Shores home.