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Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Firefighters extinguish garage fire in southwest Ocala

Marion County firefighters were dispatched to a home located in the Oak Run community on Sunday morning after receiving reports of a structure fire.

Shortly before 6:10 a.m., several Marion County Fire Rescue units responded to the 8000 block of SW 108th Loop in Ocala. A 911 caller had reported that smoke was entering a home due to a fire that had ignited in the garage, according to MCFR.

Garage fire in SW Ocala on January 21, 2024
MCFR units quickly arrived at the home on Sunday morning to combat the garage fire. (Photo: Marion County Fire Rescue)

The first MCFR unit arrived on scene at 6:17 a.m., and additional firefighters soon arrived at the residence.

Garage fire in SW Ocala on January 21, 2024
Firefighters using a saw to cut open the garage door. (Photo: Marion County Fire Rescue)

Firefighters observed a “working fire” within the garage. After removing a section of the garage door, firefighters gained entry and began blasting the flames with water.

Garage fire in SW Ocala on January 21, 2024
Smoke rises above the garage as MCFR crews combat the fire. (Photo: Marion County Fire Rescue)

By 6:35 a.m., the fire was called under control.

Garage fire in SW Ocala on January 21, 2024
It took firefighters a little over 15 minutes to extinguish the flames in the garage. (Photo: Marion County Fire Rescue)

There were no injuries reported to civilians or firefighters at the scene.

The cause and origin of the fire is currently under investigation, according to MCFR.