A large fire in northwest Marion County destroyed a barn and injured an off-duty firefighter early Monday morning.
At around 3:05 a.m., multiple Marion County Fire Rescue units were dispatched to the 9000 block of NW 200th Street Road in Micanopy in reference to a barn fire. A 911 caller had advised that a large workshop was engulfed in flames, which were spreading to nearby sheds and trees.
MCFR units arrived on scene shortly after 3:15 a.m. Firefighters quickly deployed hoses to protect the main residence, a large propane tank, and additional structures in the area.
After establishing a water supply, firefighters began attacking the blaze.
The fire was called under control at 3:43 a.m., according to MCFR.
An off-duty firefighter was evaluated for injuries by MCFR’s Critical Care Transport team, but he refused further treatment.
There were no other injuries reported to civilians or the other firefighters on scene.
The MCFR Fire Marshal and State Fire Marshal are currently conducting an investigation to determine the cause and origin of the fire.