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Friday, April 19, 2024

Ocala firefighters extinguish grass fire near Cala Hills

Ocala firefighters were dispatched to SW 20th Avenue on Friday evening after receiving reports of a grass fire in the area of Cala Hills.

Shortly before 6:30 p.m., Ocala Fire Rescue units consisting of Engine 1, Engine 4, Battalion Chief 11, and a Safety Officer responded to the 2800 block of SW 20th Avenue in Ocala.

Ocala Fire Rescue grass fire near Cala Hills on March 24 2023 - photo of fire truck with hose
Several OFR units responded to the 2800 block of SW 20th Avenue on Friday evening due to reports of a grass fire  (Photo: Ocala Fire Rescue)

Upon arrival, firefighters observed smoke and flames in an open wooded area behind a residential subdivision. OFR crews used over 400 feet of hose line to reach the affected area and combat the fire.

Ocala Fire Rescue grass fire near Cala Hills on March 24 2023 - photo of hose line stretching over 400 feet
OFR’s hose line stretched over 400 feet to reach the area of the fire (Photo: Ocala Fire Rescue)
Ocala Fire Rescue grass fire near Cala Hills on March 24 2023 - photo of firefighter spraying water from hose
An OFR crew member blasting the area of the fire with water (Photo: Ocala Fire Rescue)

Within seven minutes of their arrival on scene, firefighters extinguished the flames.

Ocala Fire Rescue grass fire near Cala Hills on March 24 2023 - photo of multiple firefighters after flames were extinguished
OFR crews quickly extinguished the fire (Photo: Ocala Fire Rescue)

There were no injuries reported and no properties were damaged by the fire, according to Ocala Fire Rescue.