(Photos: Marion County Fire Rescue)
MCFR Battles Commercial Vehicle Fire in Ocala
Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR) units were dispatched early in the morning to tackle a commercial vehicle fire in the 4900 block of North US Highway 441, Ocala. The call came in at 12:06am on July 6, with the 911 caller reporting a large fire but unsure if it was the building or equipment in the yard.
Firefighters from Anthony Station #1 arrived on the scene at 12:13am, encountering a large column of smoke and a working fire. Access to the property had to be forced as the gate was closed. Engine #1 established command, conducted a 360-degree inspection of the fire grounds, and deployed hoselines. The fire was identified as a dump truck blaze.
Firefighters from Heavy Rescue #2 immediately began battling the fire while others worked to protect surrounding structures. Division Chief #1 soon arrived, assumed command, and delegated assignments. Additional support came from MCFR Lowell Station #11 and Sparr Station #19, which aided in extinguishing the flames.
The fire was declared under control at 1:30am. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported among firefighters or civilians. The cause and origin of the fire are currently under investigation.
